DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the filing of five lawsuits against drivers from Maryland and Virginia who collectively owe over $400,000 in unpaid traffic fines. The recent lawsuits stem from a law enacted last year that holds out-of-state drivers accountable for violations in DC. The suits include significant fines, particularly for speeding offenses, and mark a continuation of efforts to target repeat violators, following previous suits that focused solely on Maryland drivers.
"The lawsuits were made possible by a law that went into effect last year that allowed such suits; previously, drivers from other states could practically ignore DC citations."
"Charles V. Sanders, Jr. owes DC $187,200 for 344 traffic citations accrued between May 2020 and July 2022, most for speeding."
"Ayanna Khalya Wilson of Cullen, Virginia owes $77,100 for 244 citations accrued from August 2019 through August 2024, again mostly for speeding."
"These suits follow three suits filed in February against exclusively Maryland drivers, suggesting a growing crackdown on persistent violators from neighboring states."
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