Not too long ago, Lyft announced that it is now available in all 50 states. This is great news for drivers who want to make some extra money on their own time. But the question remains: can you drive with temporary tags?
In this article, we will answer your questions about driving with a temporary tag.
Answer To The Question Can You Drive Lyft With Temporary Tags?
The answer is yes you can. You need to give your temp plate information to Lyft and then when your new plates come in you have to update that information within the Lyft driver app. This way you can start driving right away.
What Are Some Issues You May Run Into?
Airports:
One thing to take into consideration is driving Lyft in an airport with temporary tags. This can lead a to a citation, so i’d steer clear from airports if you’re driving Lyft with temporary tags.
To be sure, look up the specific rules of airports you may be going to, so you can see which ones you’d be able to go to.
Temporary Registration:
When you get your temporary registration for the car make sure it’s for the state you plan to work in.
If you don’t have it for the State you work in you need to head to the DMV and get that changed so you’re able to work for Lyft.
Other Reasons Lyft Potentially Deny Your Application?
Since we now know driving with temporary tags is not an issue, lets look into some reasons Lyft won’t let you drive for them.
Age:
Most people think it would me much younger, but you have to be at least 25 years old to drive with Lyft.
Background Check:
Lyft does a background check on all of their drivers. If you have a felony conviction, there’s a chance they are not going to let you drive for them.
90 Days To Change:
Once you get your regular license and registration you have 90 days to change this information. It’s important to not forget this because it can put you driver account in jeopardy.
Vehicle:
Lyft is very particular about the vehicles that can be driven by Lyft drivers. They do not want any accidents or collisions attributed to one of their drivers. So if your car doesn’t meet their guidelines, they won’t let you drive for them.
Driving History:
You can be of age to drive for Lyft but some states only allow you to drive for Lyft if you’ve had greater than one year in driving experience. These states include :
- California
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Vermont
- Washington
DMV Check:
Lyft does a DMV check on all their drivers as well. This is for any accidents or violations that you have been issued in the past. If there are some red flags with your driving record, they may not let you drive for them.
Valid Documents:
You must provide a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.
Conclusion:
So the answer to the question is yes, you can drive with temporary tags but you need to make sure you update them after you get your new tags.
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