Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in District of Columbia -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving while under the influence of alcohol (DC Code sections 50-2205.02 to 2205.03) |
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Operation without permit prohibited (DC Code section 50-1401.01) |
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Financial responsibility; proof required for each registered vehicle (DC Code section 50-1301.52) |
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration; unlawful acts; penalty (DC Code section 50-1501.04) |
Illegal U-Turn | Browse the D.C. Vehicle Code (scroll to Title 50) |
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Fleeing from scene of accident; driving under influence of liquor or drugs (DC Code section 50-2201.05) |
Mechanical Violations | Browse the D.C. Vehicle Code (scroll to Title 50) |
Reckless Driving | Speeding and reckless driving (DC Code section 50-2201.04) |
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Browse the D.C. Vehicle Code (scroll to Title 50) |
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Use of safety belts required (DC Code section 50-1802) Child restraint; requirements (DC Code section 50-1703) |
Speeding | Speeding and reckless driving (DC Code section 50-2201.04) |
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Browse the D.C. Vehicle Code (scroll to Title 50) |