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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 18. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Chapter 18-1. ISSUANCE OF DRIVER LICENSES |
Section 18-107. LICENSES ISSUED TO DRIVERS
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107.1The Director shall, upon compliance with the requirements of this chapter and payment of the required fee, issue to an applicant a license indicating the type or general class of vehicle(s) the licensee may drive.
107.2Each license shall include the licensee's true and full legal name (as required to be stated on the application), residence address, distinguishing number , as provided by § 7(b)(1) of the District of Columbia Traffic Act of 1925, effective March 3, 1925 (43 Stat. 1125; D.C. Official Code § 50-1401.01(b)(1)), date of birth, gender, weight, height, color of eyes, color of hair, expiration date, and either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee.
107.3Each license shall also include a full face imprinted photograph of the licensee that is not more than seventeen (17) years old from the date of issuance. However, the Director may waive the requirement for a photograph in cases where the Director finds the requirement impractical; Provided, that when the reason for the waiver ceases to exist, the licensee shall make application for a new license which shall bear a photograph.
107.4The Director may, in his or her discretion, issue a temporary or limited term driver license to an applicant under the following circumstances:
(a) While the Director is completing an investigation and determination of all facts relative to the applicant’s eligibility to receive a driver license;
(b) After an applicant has renewed his or her driver license on the Department’s website;
(c) If the applicant has temporary lawful status in the United States (1) for a period no shorter than six months; (2) for a period no longer than the expiration of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States, or, if there is no expiration date, for a period no longer than one year; and (3) no longer than the District’s maximum driver license term; or
(d) If the applicant has permanent resident status in the United States, but his or her Permanent Resident Card expires prior to the term set forth in § 110.1 of this chapter.
107.5The Director, upon issuing a driver's license, shall have authority whenever good cause appears to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability with respect to special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle which the licensee may operate, or such other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the Director may determine to be appropriate to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.
107.6The Director may either issue a special restricted license or may set forth the restriction(s) upon the usual license form.
107.7At the time of examination of an applicant for a license, visual acuity and hearing deficiencies, including the use of corrective lenses, shall be noted as a restriction on any license issued.
107.8If visual deficiencies so indicate, a license for use during daylight hours only may be issued, in which case the limited use shall be indicated on the license. Similarly, the necessity for special mechanical equipment or other permissible limiting conditions shall be noted on the license.
107.9Restrictions or limitations on the driving privileges of a person whose license has been suspended or revoked shall be noted on that person's license form.
107.10A driver's license issued to a non-resident shall bear the restriction "Valid Only in the District of Columbia "in all cases except the following:
(a)A person living in the State of Maryland to whom is issued a Diplomatic driver's license;
(b)A resident of the District who is in the Armed Forces and is stationed outside the District; and
(c)Learner's permits and provisional permits.
107.11Each applicant for an original license shall be informed of the restrictions set forth in § 107.10 and a notice thereof shall be stamped on renewal applications mailed to non-residents.
107.12[REPEALED].
107.13Any person eighteen (18) years or older who has been issued a District of Columbia driver license or provisional permit may have the license or permit endorsed for the operation of motorcycles, after passing the written motorcycle knowledge test and successful completion of a motorcycle demonstration course in any United States’ (including territories) or Canadian (including territories) jurisdiction provided that (1) the course was completed within six (6) months of the person's application for a District of Columbia motorcycle endorsement, and (2) the person presents a certificate of successful completion of the course.
107.14[REPEALED].
107.15[REPEALED].
107.16A temporary driver’s permit described in § 107.4 shall expire when a regular driver’s license is received, when a regular license has been refused, or on the expiration date of the temporary permit, whichever is sooner.
107.17The temporary driver’s permit issued pursuant to § 107.4 (b) allows the holder to operate a motor vehicle only if the operator also has their expired license in their possession.