DMV News You Can Use for August 2025

A Message from DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson Greetings DC! The 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner. As students return to school this month, we want to remind you to please slow down when driving in neighborhood school zones and watch for children congregating or playing near bus stops.  In this month’s newsletter, … Read more

DMV News You Can Use for July 2025

A Message from DC DMV Director Gabriel Robinson Greetings DC! For many of us, summer means time spent outside — whether it’s strolling around the neighborhood, traveling around the country, abroad, or dodging the summer heat with a splash at the nearest community pool. However you make your summer memorable this year, I encourage everyone … Read more

DC DMV to Enact ‘No Tickets for Stolen Vehicles and Plates’ Provisions of STEER Act by July 31

Media Contact: Chiderah Monde, PIO; (202) 729-7098 The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) will fully implement the “no tickets for stolen vehicles and plates” provisions of the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (“STEER”) Amendment Act by July 31, 2025. Working with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and … Read more

DMV News You Can Use for July 2023

DMV News You Can Use for March 2022

A Message from Director Robinson Grettings DC! Summer is here and for many of us, this time usually means vacations and road trips. I encourage everyone to be safe and follow the rules of the road. Also, when traveling in the District, please watch out for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly when approaching intersections. By taking … Read more

DC Department of Motor Vehicles Launches Uniquely DC, More Secure Driver Licenses and ID Cards for District Residents

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Media Contact: Vanessa Newton-Bernard; (202) 729-7020; [email protected] The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) is bridging technology, exceptional security and an unparalleled design that is uniquely DC with the release of DC’s newly designed driver licenses and identification cards. Created in partnership with Thales Group, this new design will help protect DC residents from … Read more

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 19, the District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.            WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 19   Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) outdoor pools will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 am – 6 pm (note: the … Read more

Mayor Bowser Announces Modifications to Non-Essential Citywide Services

(Washington, DC) – This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a “Code Purple” air quality alert for Washington, DC for Thursday, June 8. A Code Purple air quality alert indicates very unhealthy air conditions for the entire public, not just those with respiratory illnesses. In … Read more