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District of Columbia Traffic Laws

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).

  • Driver and Motorcycle Operator's Study Guide
  • Title 50. Motor and non-motor vehicles and traffic
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)
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