Legal Question in Traffic Law in District of Columbia
Washington DC Vehicle Regulation Enforcement
I am a resident of New York. I own a
car, that is registered in NY, insured
in NY and inspected in NY. The car
has a clear cover on the license
plate. While driving in Washington
DC, I was given a ticket for illegal
covering on my license plate. As I
am not a resident of Washington DC,
and the car is not registerd in DC,
why am I being given a ticket for
something that is legal where the car
is registered? Will I be able to fight
this ticket and have the penalty
revoked?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Washington DC Vehicle Regulation Enforcement
Yes, you should be able "to fight this ticket" and get it dismissed for the reasons which you've suggested.
This problem comes up fairly often with respect to things like tinted windows, license plate covers, and the manner various other accessory items are either displayed on or in a given automobile which may be perfectly legal in one jurisdiction where the vehicle is registered but illegal in another in which it is being driven.
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