ESP - Program Description

Project management
Learn more about ESP's experience at implementing and managing comprehensive state programs.

Training and certification
ESP's Computer-Based Training (CBT) is a key component to a program's success. Find out more here.

Vehicle safety inspections
Read how our automated systems test a full range of components providing a comprehensive and flexible solution to safety testing.

Data management
Ensure precise, timely, and effective program monitoring, management, and evaluation with ESP's data management system. Learn more here.

Customer service
Find out about ESP's top priority - training our station employees with the skills they need to provide excellent customer service.

Vehicle testing
ESP offers states 15 types of tests to be implemented into their program specifications. Learn which ones are right for your program.

Location:
City of Baltimore and counties of Anne, Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne's, and Washington. View map

Program size:
The Maryland program consists of 19 testing facilities across 14 counties and inspects between 1.5 and 1.6 million vehicles each year.

Contract term:
Basic I/M: Began February 1984. Ended December 1994.
Enhanced: Began January 1995. Ends September 2009.

The Maryland program works in close partnership with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and with the Maryland Department of the Environment to continuously improve its effectiveness and customer service. The Maryland Program is one of the most progressive programs in the country. In addition to providing enhanced (IM/240) and two-speed idle testing, Maryland tests gas caps for all model years and in July 2002 began OBD II testing. The Maryland program inspects between 1.5 and 1.6 million vehicles each year.

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