District of Columbia

HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS NEEDED IN DC:
GDL - Nighttime Restriction Provision
Child Endangerment Law
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Killed

CURRENT HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS:
Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Law
Booster Seat Law
All-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Law
GDL - 6-Month Holding Period Provision
GDL - 30-50 Hours Supervised Driving Provision
GDL - Passenger Restriction Provision
High BAC Law
Mandatory BAC Test Law - Drivers Who Survive
Open Container Law
Repeat Offender Law
Sobriety Checkpoints Law

*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 2004: 43

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.

If you are interested in working with Advocates in this state, contact Jaime Alvis at jalvis@saferoads.org or 202-408-1711, extension 27.