What occurs if a vehicle fails an inspection and is repaired at a different facility?

When a vehicle fails an inspection and is subsequently repaired at a different facility, it is standard practice for a fee to be charged for the reinspection. This fee covers the costs associated with the inspector’s time and resources needed to check the repairs that have been made. The reinspection process ensures that the vehicle meets safety and emissions standards as required by law after it has been serviced.

Other options provided may suggest different procedures or conditions that do not align with standard inspection protocols in Maryland. For example, waiving the inspection fee would imply that there are no additional costs incurred after a vehicle has failed, which is not the case since the reinspection requires extra efforts from the inspecting facility. Similarly, stating that the vehicle is automatically re-inspected or that no fee is charged does not accurately reflect the necessary assessment steps and expenses associated with this process.