District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1301.55: Certificate filed by nonresident as proof of financial responsibility
What this law says, in plain English
A nonresident may prove financial responsibility by filing an insurance certificate with the Mayor from a carrier authorized in their vehicle's registration state or residence state, provided the carrier appoints the Mayor as agent for service of process and agrees policies comply with District of Columbia law.
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