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• Texting is illegal:, It’s against the law to text or use your cellphone in any way while driving. The penalty for violating this law is a $100 fine.
• Drink driving: If a driver is caught with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, they will automatically be arrested and charged with DUI. The penalties for DUI in Washington D.C. include a fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, and a mandatory license suspension of at least six months.
• Speeding: Drivers who are caught speeding are subject to a fine. The fine amount depends on the speed limit and how far over the limit the driver was going.
• Yield to pedestrians: Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are crossing the street at a marked crosswalk. They must also come to a complete stop before turning right on red.
• Headlights: All drivers must use headlights when visibility is low
• Emergency vehicles: Drivers must yield to any emergency vehicles that are responding with lights and sirens activated.

As with any city, in Washington D.C., there are a few basic rules to follow when it comes to parking:

• Always park in a legal spot. This means no parking in front of a fire hydrant, in a handicap spot without a permit, or in a no-parking zone.
• Pay attention to the signs. Some areas have time limits on parking, while others have residential permits only. Be sure to check the signs so that you don't get a ticket.
• Be considerate of your fellow drivers and don't block driveways or trash cans.
• Most streets have a two-hour time limit for parking. After that, you'll need to move your car to another location.
• Many streets have specific days and times when street cleaning takes place. On those days, you'll need to move your car so that the street can be cleaned. Failure to do so can result in a ticket.
• Finally, it's important to note that some streets have special permit requirements. If you park on one of those streets without a permit, you may be subject to a fine.

Tints for cars

• Windshield: Non-reflective tint is only allowed above the top 5 inches of the windshield
• Front side windows:, More than 70% of light must be allowed in
• Back side windows: More than 50% of light must be allowed in
• Rear window: More than 50% of light must be allowed in

Tints for SUVs and vans

• Windshield: Non-reflective tint is only allowed above the top 5 inches of the windshield
• Front side windows:, More than 70% of light must be allowed in
• Back side windows: More than 35% of light must be allowed in
• Rear window: More than 35% of light must be allowed in

Toll Roads

• The city is missing a street: all Washington DC’s streets are named in alphabetical order, besides J. Letters I and J were interchangeable in the 18th century, probably that’s is why the authorities had decided to just skip it and avoid confusion
• There’s a hidden world beneath the Capitol. A network of underground tunnels connects the various congressional office buildings, and these tunnels are used by politicians and staff members on a daily basis. The existence of these tunnels has been denied by government officials for years. However, recent leaks have confirmed that they do indeed exist.
• D.C.'s auto dealerships sell more than $2 billion in vehicles each year
• The city's first dealership, Washington Automotive Company, opened in 1910
• More than half of all new cars sold in D.C. are made by American manufacturers
• D.C.'s auto industry employs more than 9,000 people