Virginia law Section 46.2-1417 assigns responsibility to peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms for equipment installed in shared vehicles, including GPS devices, and requires them to indemnify vehicle owners for damages or theft not caused by owners. Section 46.2-1418 clarifies that these regulations do not limit other state or local authorities from applying additional laws or regulations to shared vehicle owners or platforms.
The peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platform is responsible for equipment installed in shared vehicles, including GPS devices.
No, the sharing platform must indemnify vehicle owners for damages or theft of equipment not caused by the owner.
No, the law states that other state or local authorities can still apply regulations to shared vehicle owners and platforms.
Platforms can seek indemnity from drivers for any loss or damage to equipment during the sharing period.