Fourteen chronic speeders from Maryland and Virginia just learned the hard way that D.C. is done playing nice with out-of-state drivers who dodge their tickets. According to the attorney general’s office, the District has pulled in $531,192 from those 14 motorists who repeatedly blew off D.C. traffic laws.
The money came through nine court judgments and five settlement agreements that together cover hundreds of unpaid citations. City officials say these cases are part of a broader crackdown on non-resident scofflaws using newly expanded enforcement tools.
As reported by WJLA, the nine judgments account for roughly $439,111, while the five settlements add about $92,081, for a combined total of $531,192. “No matter where you live, if you drive in DC, you must follow the law,” Attorney General Brian Schwalb said, according to that report.
How the STEER Act Lets D.C. Sue Out-of-State Drivers
The Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act gives the Office of the Attorney General new civil authority to go after drivers with extreme levels of unpaid citations, even when they live outside the District. That means D.C. can ask a court to issue money judgments against repeat offenders who have long treated traffic cameras and tickets like a suggestion box…