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District of Columbia Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)
Permitted: The District of Columbia broadly authorizes traffic cameras: the Mayor may use automated speed and red-light cameras to detect moving infractions.
PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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