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Maryland Vehicle Inspections

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At HopSkipDrive, safety is our top priority. To ensure the safety of both you and your riders, all CareDrivers are required to pass an annual vehicle inspection for any vehicle used on the platform.

How to meet the inspection requirement

You have four options to complete your annual vehicle inspection. All approved inspections are valid for one year from the date listed on the report.

Option 1: Official State Inspection

You may submit an official vehicle inspection report from one of the following states:

  • Maryland: The official Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate is accepted. 


  • Virginia: The official Virginia State Safety Inspection report is accepted.
Important: 
  • We do not accept emissions-only inspections.
  • For Virginia inspections, you must upload the full report. We are unable to accept a photo of the window sticker as proof of inspection.


Option 2: HopSkipDrive Inspection Form

You can take your vehicle to any certified mechanic to be inspected using our official form.

  1. Download and print the HopSkipDrive Vehicle Inspection Form.

  2. Take the form to a certified mechanic and ask them to perform the inspection.

  3. Upload the completed and signed form to your CareDriver profile.

Option 3: Existing Rideshare Inspection

If you drive for another rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, we will accept a copy of your completed 19-point inspection as proof.

  1. The inspection must have been completed within the last six (6) months.

  2. The document you upload must clearly show the date of inspection.

Option 4: Virtual inspection

Complete your vehicle inspection virtually.

  1. Schedule a virtual inspection with our partner, RideShare Mechanic (RMI).

  2. To book your appointment, click this link and click Book Now.

  3. After the inspection is complete, RMI will email you the official form.

  4. Upload the completed inspection form to your HopSkipDrive profile.

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