D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 18. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
Chapter 18-4. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION |
Section 18-431. IMMOBILIZATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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431.1Whenever a motor vehicle that is not registered in the District and that has not been issued a reciprocity sticker is immobilized pursuant to District law, regulations, or rule the Department shall release that motor vehicle when the following conditions are satisfied:
(a)The owner or operator of the motor vehicle certifies, on a form supplied by the Director, that the motor is insured pursuant to the No-Fault Insurance Act;
(b)The owner or operator has paid all applicable fees, fines, and penalties; and
(c)The owner presents proof they were issued a valid:
(1)Registration;
(2)Special use identification tag; or
(3)Reciprocity permit.
431.2The Director may immobilize a motor vehicle when the owner does not possess a motor vehicle insurance policy; provided, that the person’s registration or reciprocity sticker has been suspended or revoked pursuant to § 411.