District of Columbia
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.
Authorizes full deployment of AVs with a human operator.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1970.
70 and over: no electronic renewal; medical certification required
5 years
55
55
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
.20, .25 and .30
2-90 days or until deposition
Yes
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
Under 2 yrs, under 40 lbs and under 40" in rear-facing child restraint
4 yrs in child restraint
4-7 yrs in child restraint or booster seat
8-15 yrs
First 6 months: no passengers
Thereafter: No more than 2 passengers under 21
18 years
16
6
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.
Primary
16 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers with learner's permit. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Citywide
Permitted by district law
Citywide
Permitted by district law
None
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
None