District of Columbia driving laws

“Use, or attempt to use, a mobile telephone or other personal wireless communications device without using a hands-free accessory; or (2) Hold, or attempt to hold, a mobile telephone or other personal wireless communications device.”

“A person who holds a learner's permit or is under the age of 18 shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving motor vehicle on a public highway”

“The penalty for violating §§ 50-1731.03 , 50-1731.04 , or 50-1731.05 shall be a fine of $100; provided, that, for a violation of § 50-1731.04 , the fine shall be suspended for a first time violator”

“An alcohol concentration at the time of testing of 0.08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of the person’s blood or per 210 liters of the person’s breath”

“Any measurable amount of alcohol in the person’s blood, urine, or breath if the person is under 21 years of age.”

“If operating or in physical control of a commercial vehicle, that: (i) An alcohol concentration at the time of testing of 0.04 grams or more per 100 milliliters of the person’s blood”

“shall upon conviction for the first offense be fined $1,000, or incarcerated for not more than 180 days, or both”

“A 10-day mandatory-minimum term of incarceration shall be imposed if the person’s alcohol concentration was at least 0.20 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or per 210 liters of breath”

“the Mayor shall restrict the operator's permit of a person who has an operator's permit issued by the District who is convicted or adjudicated a juvenile delinquent”

“Revoke his or her privilege to drive in the District of Columbia for a period of 12 months;”

“For a person who holds a driver's license issued by the District, require the person to enroll in the Ignition Interlock System Program established by § 50-2201.05a .”

“the driver and all passengers in a motor vehicle shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt while the driver is in control of the vehicle.”

“The driver of the vehicle, except operators of passenger vehicles for hire, shall be responsible for ensuring that passengers comply with this chapter.”

“The penalty imposed by the Mayor for violating this chapter shall be $50, although the Mayor may subsequently increase the amount of the penalty.”

“if the child weighs less than 40 pounds or measures less than 40 inches in length, and is under 2 years of age, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-facing child restraint seat.”

“Children under 8 years of age shall be properly seated in an installed infant, convertible (toddler) or booster child safety seat, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.”

“The operator of a motor vehicle shall not transport any child under 16 years of age unless the child is properly restrained in an approved child safety restraint system or restrained in a seat belt.”

“Drivers are required by law to stop in each direction, unless separated by a median, at least 15 feet away from a school bus with an extended stop sign and flashing warning lights activated.”

“Passing stopped bus or multi-purpose school vehicle when light flashing or stop signal arm activated [18 DCMR § 2209]”

“Fail to stop for a school vehicle with alternately flashing lights 4”

“Violators face a $500 fine.”

“On all streets and highways, unless otherwise designated, the maximum lawful speed is 20 mph. In alleys, the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph.”

“On all streets adjacent to playgrounds designated by official signs, provided the playground is in use, the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph.”

“School zones shall have a speed limit of fifteen miles per hour (15 mph) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by official signage.”

“If a civil infraction for speeding listed in § 2600.1 occurs within a school zone, an additional fine equal to the fine for the civil infraction for speeding shall be issued.”

“any street, block, or intersection within three hundred and fifty feet (350 ft.) of a given school’s building or school grounds”

“No vehicle shall be operated at a greater rate of speed than permitted by the regulations adopted under the authority of this part .”

“A person commits the offense of reckless driving if the person drives a motor vehicle on any highway in the District: (1) At a speed of 20 miles per hour or more in excess of the speed limit”

“Where another person is injured, call or cause another to call 911 or call or cause another to call for an ambulance or other emergency assistance if necessary, remain on the scene until law enforcement arrives”

“where the owner or operator of the property or the owner of the domestic animal is not present, provide or cause another to provide identifying information and the location of the collision, to law enforcement or 911”

“In the case of a non-injury vehicle crash, please complete the Non-Injury Checklist and Guide [PDF] and notify your insurance company. If you are involved in a crash involving an injury, call 911. Do not report any crash to DC DMV.”

“Property Damage Liability $10,000 Third Party Liability $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident Uninsured Motorist Property Damage $5,000 subject to $200 deductible”

“While you have and drive your vehicle, you must maintain minimum, continuous, insurance liability coverage.”

“Requirements for licensing and registering non-traditional vehicles like a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle A driver license Registration and license plate Liability insurance Helmet with a US Department of Transportation certification”

“Wear clean, unscratched, high-quality goggles or a face shield on your helmet for eye protection.”

“(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety;”

“Avoid riding between lanes of slow moving or stopped traffic.”