NEW: We are suing three Maryland drivers who racked up more than $90,000 in fines for dangerous driving violations in DC.
These are the first lawsuits brought under the STEER Act.
This new civil authority empowers OAG to make our roads safer by holding dangerous drivers from any state accountable.
These are the first lawsuits brought under the STEER Act.
This new civil authority empowers OAG to make our roads safer by holding dangerous drivers from any state accountable.
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And almost every DC resident has been impacted by drivers who speed through our communities with no regard for people's safety.
Starting today, we will aggressively enforce this new law against those wreaking havoc on our streets.
In one year alone, he was ticketed 82 times.
On September 9, 2024, he struck a 12-year-old child in a crosswalk in Northeast DC — sending her to the hospital with a fractured foot.
19 of the speeding tickets that Carter received were for driving 20 mph or more over the speed limit.
In DC, driving 20 mph or more over the speed limit constitutes reckless driving.
🚫3 aggravated reckless driving infractions for speeds 30+ mph over the limit
🚫6 reckless driving infractions for speeds 20+ mph over the limit
🚫17 speeding infractions for speeds 16-20 mph over the limit
Let this serve as a warning to any driver who thinks they can put lives at risk without consequences.
Whether you live in DC, Maryland, Virginia, or anywhere else — you can be held accountable.