Distracted Driving Laws: District of Columbia
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the District of Columbia. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1970.
5 years
70 and over: no electronic renewal; medical certification required
n/a
n/a
55
55
n/a
n/a
.20, .25 and .30
2-90 days or until deposition
Yes
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
Under 2 yrs or under 40 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
2–3 yrs old and under 30 lbs in forward-facing child restraint in the back seat
Under 8 yrs old and under 57” tall in a child restraint or booster seat in the back seat
8-15 yrs
40 (10 in intermediate stage)
16 / 6
September through June: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. (Sun-Thurs); Midnight - 6 a.m. (Fri-Sat) July through August: midnight - 6 a.m.
First 6 months: no passengers Thereafter: No more than 2 passengers under 21
18 years
16
6
Primary
16 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers with learner's permit. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by district law
Citywide
Permitted by district law
Citywide
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
None
None
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
Permitted by district law
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by district law
All moving violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None