District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-2302.06: Hearing
What this law says, in plain English
Traffic infraction hearings are conducted before a hearing examiner with the District bearing the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence. If a person fails to appear, a default judgment may be entered, and driving privileges may be suspended until fines are paid; the judgment may be vacated within specified timeframes if the person shows a valid defense or excusable neglect.
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.