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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 50-2451: Vehicle infraction points.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 50. Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
  2. Chapter 24A. Parking Enforcement Modernization.
  3. Subchapter III. Vehicle Immobilization and Impoundment.

(a)

(1)

The Mayor shall establish a vehicle infraction point system for the purpose of determining a vehicle's eligibility for immobilization and impoundment.

(2)

In addition to the infractions and offenses listed in subsection (b) and (c) of this section, the Mayor may enumerate new or additional categories of vehicle infractions and offenses and assign a corresponding point value based on the severity of the offense.

(3)

Vehicle infraction points imposed under this subsection shall be assessed in addition to any fines or points imposed against the driving record of an individual under 18 DCMR § 303.

(b)

Infraction / Offense

Points

Speeding 11-15 miles per hour over the speed limit

2

Speeding 16-19 miles per hour over the speed limit

3

Speeding 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit

5

Reckless Driving

5

Aggravated Reckless Driving

10

(c)

Infraction / Offense

Points

Safety-sensitive parking violation

3

Expired motor vehicle tag or registration – under 60 days

1

Expired motor vehicle tag or registration – 60 to 90 days

2

Expired motor vehicle tag or registration – over 90 days

3

All other parking violations

1

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