District of Columbia
HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS NEEDED IN DC:
GDL - Nighttime Restriction Provision
GDL - Nighttime Restriction Provision
GDL- Cell Phone Restriction Provision
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Killed
Ignition Interlock Law
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Killed
Ignition Interlock Law
CURRENT HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS:
Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Law
Booster Seat Law
All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law
GDL - Minimum Age 16 for Learner's Permit
GDL - 6-Month Holding Period Provision
GDL - 30-50 Hours Supervised Driving Provision
GDL - Passenger Restriction Provision
GDL - Age 18 for Unrestricted License
Child Endangerment Law
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Who Survive
Open Container Law
All-Driver Text Messaging Restriction
*States are credited with having laws only if their laws meet Advocates’ optimal criteria
MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE YEAR 2010: 24
Although the District has a relatively small population, it is unquestionably a symbol of leadership for the country, and the fact that it has some of the strongest highway safety laws in the nation is a potent message. Moreover, since its inception, Advocates has worked with local leaders in its hometown and will continue to work toward raising the nation's bar on highway safety.
For more information on highway safety laws in the District of Columbia go to http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us.
Contact
For information on how to get involved with an issue in this state, please contact Jenny Cheek at advocates@saferoads.org.
