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Oct 08, 2021

Virginia And Maryland Rebuff D.C.’s Request To Force Drivers To Pay Traffic Camera Tickets

D.C. has an extensive network of traffic cameras, but out-of-state drivers can largely escape punishment because there is no agreement with Maryland and Virginia to force them to pay up.

Jun 17, 2021

Montgomery County To Pilot 20 MPH Speed Limits On Five Streets

Montgomery County is the first place in Maryland to implement the “20 is Plenty” program, but D.C. recently lowered speed limits to 20 mph on residential and local streets.

Jun 28, 2017

D.C. Has Some Of The Worst Drivers In The Country, According To One Insurance Company

If you’re hoping to share the road with some more considerate drivers, consider Kansas City.

Apr 08, 2016

New Drivers In D.C. Will Now Have To Take A Driver Education Course

Previously they could just take a road test.

Jul 01, 2014

D.C., Maryland Drivers Involved In Majority Of City’s 2012 Collisions

But who’s at fault? That’s not clear.

Apr 11, 2013

Virginia Texting-While-Driving Law Has a Loophole That Even a Distracted Driver Could Get Through

Pulled over in Virginia for texting while driving? Just say you were looking at a map or trying to place a phone call!

Apr 11, 2013

Maryland Town Tries New Approach to Combat Speeding: Fake Traffic Cameras

The town of Laurel is trying something new to slow drivers down: fake speed cameras.

Apr 04, 2013

New Type of Traffic Signal Allows Pedestrians to Cross D.C. Roads More Safely

There’s a HAWK out there watching out for pedestrian looking to cross D.C. roads. No, not the bird, but rather a new type of traffic signal.

Apr 03, 2013

Prosecutors Make Deal With Driver Caught on Camera Hitting Cyclist in 2011 Collision

The driver of a pick-up truck who was caught on tape verbally harassing and then striking a cyclist in an August 2011 incident will perform community service and attend anger management courses in exchange for having charges against him dropped.

Apr 02, 2013

Virginia and Maryland Drivers Brandish Weapons During Insane Road Rage Incident

A Virginia driver, a Maryland driver and an assortment of weapons made for an insane road rage incident in D.C. on Saturday.

 
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