Follow the law

When riding with small children, it’s your responsibility to provide a car seat. Where required by law, children requiring car seats must be strapped in them during the entire ride and not held on laps. Remember, not all car seats fit all cars, so drivers can still decline the ride if you don’t have the appropriate car seat or if they aren’t comfortable with having you install one in their car.

When picking up riders traveling with small children, you can give them extra time to properly install a car seat before driving off. If they don’t have the appropriate car seat or you’re not comfortable with a rider installing one in your car, you can cancel the ride. Note that refusing or canceling trips on this basis will not impact your driver rating.

All relevant licenses, permits, and any other legal documents required of drivers must be up to date. For example, all drivers are required by law to maintain a valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration.

We review reports of collisions and traffic citations that may have happened during a trip. Local rules about parking may limit where you can park your vehicle when waiting for riders to arrive. For example, stopping in bike lanes or blocking accessibility ramps may violate the law.

For everyone’s safety, let your driver handle the driving. Don’t touch the steering wheel, for example, and don’t tamper with the gear shift or other knobs, buttons, or components that are used to operate a vehicle. Don't ask a driver to speed or to make illegal stops, dropoffs, or maneuvers.

When riding or parking a bike or scooter, be mindful of local regulations and rules; you can check your city government’s website for applicable laws. Following local rules of the road usually requires you to yield to pedestrians, ride in the direction of traffic, signal if you’re planning to change direction, and come to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs.

Local laws may prohibit drivers from refusing a trip because a rider is traveling with a service animal. If you violate these laws, you may lose access to the Uber apps.

Local laws may require your driver to allow a service animal in the vehicle. Your driver may ask you to provide documentation if your service animal is not easily identifiable as one.

If you're riding with an animal that's not a service animal, it's good etiquette to contact your driver and let them know that you’re traveling with a pet. Drivers are free to choose whether to transport pets that aren’t service animals.

Never bring illegal drugs or open containers of alcohol into a car. If you have reason to believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, ask the driver to end the trip immediately. Then exit the car and call your local authorities or emergency services. Once you have left the vehicle, please also report your experience to Uber.

By law, you cannot drive while intoxicated. The law prohibits driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that impairs your ability to safely operate a vehicle. If you encounter a rider who is too drunk or rowdy, you have the right to decline the trip for your own safety.

Drivers should only use Uber branded items that are authorized by Uber. The use of unauthorized or third-party items—such as lights, placards, signs, or similar items bearing Uber’s name or trademark—may confuse riders.