My jurisdiction is: Michigan, USA
Hello and thanks in advance for your advice.
In my area there seems to be a market for a designated driver service. I would like to start a small service where the bars (or people) could call me and I would have a partner drop me off at the bar (house) to drive the drunk person home IN THEIR CAR. My partner would follow us to the person's house to take me away afterwards.
- The customer would never get into our vehicle, I would drive their car.
- I am a legal, licenced commercial driver (former truck and taxicab driver).
- I would require to see proof of insurance before driving their vehicle.
- I would not accept a destination of another bar, must be a residence/hotel.
Does anyone know if there are any legal requirements or pitfalls I should watch out for?
-What if the guy says later that I damaged his car or yard? (I wouldn't, though!)
-What if the guy trips on the sidewalk and breaks his neck, or cracks his head on the car when getting in?
-What if the insurance was no good and there was an "incident?"
-What if the guy is beligerant and I'm driving HIS car? (In taxicabs we just throw 'em out of our cab, here I figure I'll be just stuck with it.)
-Is there any other kind of liability I should look for?
BTW, I know I'd be liable for speeding tickets (etc), not that I expect any.
THANK YOU AGAIN for your advice!
Hello and thanks in advance for your advice.
In my area there seems to be a market for a designated driver service. I would like to start a small service where the bars (or people) could call me and I would have a partner drop me off at the bar (house) to drive the drunk person home IN THEIR CAR. My partner would follow us to the person's house to take me away afterwards.
- The customer would never get into our vehicle, I would drive their car.
- I am a legal, licenced commercial driver (former truck and taxicab driver).
- I would require to see proof of insurance before driving their vehicle.
- I would not accept a destination of another bar, must be a residence/hotel.
Does anyone know if there are any legal requirements or pitfalls I should watch out for?
-What if the guy says later that I damaged his car or yard? (I wouldn't, though!)
-What if the guy trips on the sidewalk and breaks his neck, or cracks his head on the car when getting in?
-What if the insurance was no good and there was an "incident?"
-What if the guy is beligerant and I'm driving HIS car? (In taxicabs we just throw 'em out of our cab, here I figure I'll be just stuck with it.)
-Is there any other kind of liability I should look for?
BTW, I know I'd be liable for speeding tickets (etc), not that I expect any.
THANK YOU AGAIN for your advice!