Is It Reasonable for a Parking Lot to Ask for Car Keys?
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It is unreasonable for a parking lot to ask for car keys. Additional information is as follows: Parking precautions: When parking in a parking lot, it is best to have the front of the car facing the passageway, which makes it easier to exit the parking space. When parking, regardless of the length of the parking space, it is advisable to reverse into the space for smooth positioning. When parking outside of a designated parking lot, be sure to observe whether there are traffic signs prohibiting parking on the roadside, and never "defy the wind" by parking illegally. In roadside parking spaces where parking is allowed, try to park in the direction of traffic to prevent the vehicle from going against the flow due to one-way streets, which could even lead to traffic congestion.
I've never been a fan of the practice of handing over car keys in parking lots, as I believe it poses too many risks, especially concerning vehicle safety and privacy. Once you give your keys to someone else, what if they secretly take your car out for a spin? Or what if your valuables inside the car are tampered with, or your personal data is exposed? There was one time I parked in an unfamiliar lot where they required the keys, and when I returned, I found new scratches on my car—no way to determine who was responsible. I believe that as a car owner, protecting your assets is a fundamental principle. I recommend insisting on self-parking or choosing services that only require key cards instead of actual keys. If you really have no choice, at least confirm that the parking lot has proper insurance and a surveillance system. In short, this habit is too prone to problems, and I personally try to avoid it whenever possible.
