Parking Tickets and Bronx Car Rentals

It is important that you follow all vehicle and traffic laws when driving your Bronx rent a car. Although the car is not owned by you, you are responsible for drive and operating the Bronx rental car in a legal manner. The rental agreement that you signed when you rented the car, minivan, or 15 passenger vans does require that you to follow all laws. Violating any New York law, or law from any other State or Government entity will violate the rental agreement terms. Violating such laws may also be deemed a breach of any coverage you purchased at the time you rented the car in the Bronx, as well as any personal or prior car insurance that you may have in order to cover your Bronx rental vehicle.

Tips for staying safe in your Bronx car rental

One of the easiest things you can avoid when renting a vehicle from All Car is letting anyone other than those persons listed on the Bronx car rental agreement drive the Bronx rental vehicle. There are some limited exceptions when someone not listed on the car rental agreement may drive the Bronx rental car; however, those exceptions are limited and apply only in specific emergency situations. Even then, the driver of the Bronx rental car must be licensed. Keep in mind that it is illegal to drive a Bronx rental car, or any vehicle for that matter, if your license is suspended or revoked. Most Bronx car rental companies do not check the validity of each license prior to rental, so make sure your driver license is valid before you call to reserve your vehicle. If the police stop your rental vehicle for any reason and your driver license is suspended or revoked, the police will arrest you and impound the Bronx rental car. You will be responsible for the cost of retrieving the car rental vehicle. You will also be billed for the rental charges until the car is released to the Bronx car rental company.

While it may seem logical to most, do not drive the Bronx car rental vehicle if you feel impaired. While most people understand mpaired?to mean under the influence of alcohol that is not the only substance or situation that can cloud your judgment. Often times certain medications or lack of sleep can affect your senses and that can be dangerous. Clearly you should not drive the Bronx rental car if you had a few drinks or do not feel up to driving. It is better for yourself, your passengers, and others on the road to leave the Bronx rental car parked and to come back to it when you feel you are able to safely operate the vehicle.

It is also important to be aware that any violations or summonses which are issued during the course of the car rental reservation period are your responsibility. New York City issues millions of parking summonses each year, so remember to pay attention to road signs here in the Bronx as well as anywhere you may travel within the city. Read the signs carefully and ask if you are not certain if the rental car may be parked where you are at. If you have any questions you can always dial 311 in New York City and a city operator will assist you free of charge. In New York, parking summonses can also be issued by Department of Sanitation as well as other agencies.

Should you be issued a parking summons while in possession of your Bronx rental car pay the summonses before any further fines, interest, or penalties accrue. In the event you do not, All Car Rent A Car will work in conjunction with the New York City Department of Finance and provide to New York City official the name of the individual who had the vehicle at the time the summons was issued. New York City officials will then pursue the renter even after they have returned the Bronx car rental. Non payment of the summons can result in enforcement by the city against the renter of the car as if the summons was issued to your own vehicle.

Watch for cameras

There are hundreds of cameras mounted to traffic lights in New York City, which snap a picture of cars that pass through red lights. While All Car Rent A Car, or any other Bronx car rental company, may not be aware of the summons as soon as it is issued, the City of New York will contact the Bronx car rental company requesting the name of the renter in order to serve the individual with a traffic violation.

In the event a summons is issued concerning the vehicle itself, such as for an expired registration or inspection, simply turn over the summons to the Bronx car rental company and they will issue payment as that is not the fault of the renter.

Please note that outside New York, there are many municipalities, including some on college campuses and military bases, which also issue summonses for illegal or improper parking. Take All Car advice and be careful; follow the laws and read signs as you enjoy your drive in your Bronx rental car, minivan or 15 passenger van. Remember, All Car Rent A Car is now located in the Bronx at 35 West 170 Street.