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Transportation Network Company Vehicle Safety Inspection
Vehicle Safety Inspection Information
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Yes, per MCL 257.2109, a transportation network company shall not allow a transportation network company driver to accept trip requests through that transportation network company's digital network, unless the personal vehicle has undergone a safety inspection conducted annually by a mechanic licensed by this state before being used to provide transportation services.
- Each transportation network company driver shall provide to the transportation network company, documentation of the inspection required by this section showing that all of the following vehicle components were inspected. The vehicle safety inspection worksheet can be found here.
- The vehicle inspections described in this section are subject to audit by The Department at any time.
- The vehicle inspections described in this section only apply to vehicles that are 5 years old or older.