District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1501.02: Motor vehicles and trailers; expiration; certificates and tags; sale or transfer; Mayor to issue rules
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicles in D.C. must be registered with the Department of Transportation. Registration expires on a date set by the Mayor; owners may operate vehicles during the 30 days before expiration. The Mayor must mail expiration notices at least 30 days in advance.
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