District of Columbia § 50-2451 Vehicle infraction points.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 50-2451 — Vehicle infraction points.

District of Columbia § 50-2451

Title 50Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.

Ch. 24AParking Enforcement Modernization.

Subch. IIIVehicle Immobilization and Impoundment.

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D.C. Code § 50-2451 (2026).

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(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)Vehicle infraction points for convictions, sustained notices of infractions, including infractions detected by the automated traffic enforcement system described in § 50-2209.01 , or

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(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) Vehicle infraction points for convictions, sustained notices of infractions, including infractions detected by the automated traffic enforcement system described in § 50-2209.01 , or adjudications as a juvenile delinquent, within any consecutive 6-month period beginning after the applicability date of this section shall be assessed in accordance with the following table: 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) Vehicle infraction points for unpaid notices of infraction for parking violations and vehicle conveyance fees, as that term is defined in § 50-2301.02(9) , that the owner was deemed to have admitted or that were sustained after a hearing, pursuant to §§ 50-2301.05 and 50-2301.06 , shall be assessed in accordance with the following table: 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