Does the trooper abuse his power when he ticketed the person who rent a car and allow a passenger to drive?

Published July 8, 2010

Question by RKansas: Does the trooper abuse his power when he ticketed the person who rent a car and allow a passenger to drive?
A passenger not on the driver list of a rental car was ticket for speeding in Republic county, Kansas. And the person who rent the car was ticketed for allowing the passenger to drive. Should second ticket be also given to the driver?

Best answer:

Answer by Electro760
If you do not have any other names stated on the rental contract, it is prudent not to let anyone else drive the rental car. Doing so could void the contract that you signed, as well as any protection or insurance you purchased.

Allowing some unlisted person to drive your rental car may even void personal insurance or any insurance provided by your credit card. This could result in serious consequences if the car has been in an accident. In an extreme case, however, the unlisted person driving the rental car could be charged with theft, if caught by the police.

Actually you’re lucky you got off with a ticket.

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