Out-of-State Driver Traffic Violation Lawyer
If you are licensed in another state you may imagine that it is not necessary to worry about Washington D.C.’s Department of Motor Vehicles. But this is not the case: every person on earth has a thing called “Operator Privilege Status” or “OPS,” which can be suspended, restricted, revoked and restored just like a license. This is what we mean by “D.C. driving privileges.”
D.C. municipal regulations require our DMV to notify the state where you are licensed if your D.C. driving privileges have been revoked. In these situations, it may be necessary for you to consult with a traffic law attorney in your own state to figure out the local consequences. At the Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law, we can help you locate such an attorney, as well as handle matters for you here in D.C.
If you live in Maryland, Virginia or any other state and are facing a traffic or driving violation in Washington, D.C., the Public Information Center for D.C. Traffic Law can help. Attorney John Spaulding has significant experience resolving traffic violations and minimizing trips to court for out-of-town and out-of-state drivers.
Experienced Legal Help in Resolving Traffic Issues for Out-of-State Drivers
Washington, D.C.'s Operator Privilege Status laws are unique and somewhat difficult to grasp. In essence, regardless of where a person lives, they have Washington, D.C. Operator Privilege Status.
The revocation of driving privileges in Washington, D.C. due to a traffic violation can cause major problems in other states. Some states will refuse to renew driver's licenses if driving privileges have been suspended in Washington, D.C., while others will even charge their own residents with operating after suspension (OAS)! Problems in Maryland are especially common because that state has a dedicated line to driving authorities in Washington, D.C. Please note problems can occur in virtually any state if your Washington, D.C., violation appears on the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration's National Driver Register.
If you face DWI, DUI, OWI, or other traffic and driving violations in Washington, D.C., we can provide comprehensive representation. If your Washington, D.C. Operator Privilege Status has been revoked, we can go to the Washington, D.C., Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), investigate the issue and work to resolve it properly. Sometimes the problem is just a payment issue, while other times the problem involves serious charges that need to be fully defended in court.
Contact Us
Please call us for a free and full discussion of your out-of-state driver traffic issues. We offer flexible payment plans, including interest-free payments spread over several months, are available for evening and weekend appointments and are conveniently located just west of Georgetown. Contact us at (202) 638-7500.
