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Oct 18, 2023

Crying At The DMV: How To Get A D.C. Driver’s License As An Adult

This 30-year-old did it, and so can you! A how-to guide for adult Washingtonians trying to get their driver’s license.

Apr 28, 2022

Who Is The Mystery Man Featured In D.C.’s Viral License Mockup?

Mr. Herculano de Carvalho Montalvao Machado doesn’t carry a commercial driver’s license and he isn’t a stock model, but he’s definitely a D.C. resident.

Aug 04, 2020

There’s A Significant Uptick In Stolen Cars In D.C. This Year

The increase in car thefts is not reflective of larger crime trends in the District, where property crimes are down 20% overall compared to last year.

Feb 27, 2019

D.C. Reinstates Nearly 66,000 Driver’s Licenses After Law Change

Soon, court debt, as well as traffic violation fines, won’t lead to any license suspensions in the District.

Nov 07, 2014

With New Laws, Drivers Who Get Traffic Tickets Have Second Chance At Innocence

People who contest a ticket, go to a hearing and are found liable now can submit a request for reconsideration.

 
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