Metropolitan Police Department
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 5059, Washington , DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-9099
Fax: (202) 727-4106
TTY: 711
Email:mpd@dc.gov
Agency Performance
Automated Speed Enforcement
Photo radar is a proven tool in slowing people down and reducing collisions. Law enforcement agencies have deployed this technology in more than 75 countries around the world for more than 30 years. Here in DC, speeding has been reduced dramatically in the enforcement zones where photo radar is operating.
Survey after survey shows overwhelming public support for the use of photo enforcement systems to reduce crashes. Support for these technologies is strongest among families with children.
It is estimated that speed-related crashes cost American society approximately $40 billion a year in costs associated with health care, law enforcement, and lost productivity, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That translates into $144 annually for every person living in the United States.
Use the following links to learn more about DC's Photo Radar Speeding Reduction Program.
New Features
Review your violation images online (requires ticket number and unique PIN, provided on citation)
Pay a ticket online (requires ticket number and credit card)
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