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Adelaide's trusted inspections specialists

You need to pass a vehicle safety inspection to drive a taxi, Uber or DiDi in South Australia.* The SA Government has authorised us to inspect taxi and rideshare vehicles. These inspections take place at our workshop in Mile End.

Taxi and rideshare inspections usually take less than one hour.

$115 for RAA members

$129 for non-members

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Taxi and rideshare inspection inclusions

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Body condition

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Brakes

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Engine and driveline

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Fuel systems

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Lighting

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Seats and seatbelts

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Steering and suspension

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Taxi meter (if applicable)

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Any towing equipment

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Vehicle ID

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Wheels and tyres

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Camera test certificate (taxis)


Other taxi and rideshare inspections

  • Recheck inspection

    If your car doesn’t pass an inspection, you will need to get the problem fixed. You can then book a recheck inspection.

    A recheck inspection must happen at the same place as your first inspection.

    $55 for RAA members

    $59 for non-members


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  • Defect (red label) inspection

    If you've been given a ‘direction to present’, you may not be able to take passengers until the defect is removed.

    Defects can include an issue with the car’s body, signage, camera, taxi meter and cleanliness.

    Once the issue is fixed, you can book a ‘Red label direction to present’ inspection with us to get the defect removed.

    $55 for RAA members

    $59 for non-members


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How it works

  • Step 1

    Ensure that your car is eligible

    If you're planning to drive for a rideshare company like Uber or DiDi, your vehicle must meet minimum requirements. These can be found on their websites.

  • Step 2

    Book your inspection online

    Select your inspection type, choose your time and pay online. It's easy and takes less than five minutes.

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  • Step 3

    Arrive at the RAA workshop

    You can park your car in our front carpark at 101 Richmond Road, Mile End. Once you arrive, head into the RAA Shop to check in.

  • Step 4

    Get back on the road

    If your car meets all the requirements of a taxi or rideshare inspection, you'll be back on the road in an hour. We will upload your completed inspection directly to the SA Government portal.


Frequently asked questions

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Things you should know

*Some new vehicles may be exempt from the first inspection. Contact the SA Government's accreditation and licensing centre to confirm your eligibility.