How long past inspection can you drive?

The length of time you can drive after a vehicle inspection expires varies greatly depending on your location. There's no single answer. Some jurisdictions have grace periods of a few days, while others have much stricter enforcement and will immediately consider your vehicle unlawful to operate.

To find out how long you can drive after your inspection expires, you MUST check the regulations in your specific state, province, or territory. This information is usually available on the website of your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Ministry of Transportation, or equivalent agency. Driving with an expired inspection is illegal and can result in fines and other penalties.