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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.

Jul 24, 2023

Drivers Using D.C.’s Bus-Only Lanes Will Now Be Caught On Camera

For now, car drivers will receive only warnings for parking in or driving through bus-only lanes. They will start receiving fines in September.

Sep 27, 2021

D.C. Will Extend Its Ticket Amnesty Program For Drivers Until The End Of 2021

About 32,000 drivers have paid off $44 million worth of speed and red light camera tickets, parking tickets, and other moving violation tickets since April.

Apr 27, 2021

Black Drivers Disproportionately Impacted By D.C. Law Blocking License Renewal For Unpaid Tickets

Only D.C. and two states currently prohibit a driver from renewing their license if they owe the government money — including unpaid parking and traffic tickets. There’s a push to change that.

Apr 19, 2021

Parking Enforcement Is Coming Back To D.C. In June, Ticket Amnesty Program Will Waive Late Fees

The cost of residential parking permits is also going up — especially if you’ve got more than one vehicle.

Jul 21, 2020

D.C. Drivers Don’t Have To Worry About Expired Licenses And Registrations For A While, DMV Says

The city is offering drivers with expired licenses or registrations a letter they can carry to avoid tickets when crossing state lines.

Jul 20, 2017

Report: D.C. Issues Nearly 1 Million Speed Camera Tickets In 2016

AAA says that it resulted in $99.1 million in revenue for the city.

Mar 31, 2017

D.C. Ranks Fourth On List Of Cities With The Most Cell Phone-Distracted Drivers

Drivers in the District use their cell phones about 2.26 times during trips, according to Life360.

Mar 09, 2017

Report: D.C. Is The Fourth-Best U.S. City To Live Without A Car

The District comes out behind San Francisco, New York, and Boston.

Feb 22, 2017

D.C. Is The Sixth Most Traffic-Congested City In The U.S., Study Says

Last year, drivers in the region spent 61 hours in traffic.

 
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