DC ROSA School Zone Speed Camera - Vision Zero Limits and Calibration Defenses
DC's Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program under DC Code §50-2209.01 includes extensive school zone speed cameras (Vision Zero). Defenses include: (1) outside posted school zone hours, (2) device not properly calibrated within statutory window, (3) sign-posting deficiency on the approach, (4) the vehicle in the image is not the cited vehicle, (5) the recorded speed is at or below the threshold for the zone.
Legal basis
DC Code §50-2209.01 (ATE); §50-2209.02 (notice of violation); 18 DCMR §3500 et seq.; DC Code §50-2302.06
Sample appeal wording
[DATE] DC DMV Adjudication Services RE: Defense to NOI #[NUMBER] - DC Code §50-2209.01 ATE I respectfully request dismissal of NOI #[NUMBER] based on the following defense(s): ☐ Outside Authorized School Zone Hours: The image was taken at [TIME] on [DATE]. Per [SCHOOL] bell schedule (Exhibit A), school zone hours that date were [HOURS]. The cited time falls outside this window. ☐ Device Calibration: FOIA records show the device was last calibrated [DATE], outside the required window, OR maintenance log shows malfunction on [DATE] (Exhibit B). ☐ Inadequate Signage: 18 DCMR §2400 requires conspicuous warning of photo enforcement at zone entry. Photographs from the approach direction (Exhibit C) show [no sign / faded sign / obstructed sign]. ☐ Wrong Vehicle: The image shows [DESCRIBE — different make/color/plate]. My vehicle is [DESCRIBE WITH REGISTRATION]. ☐ Below Threshold: The image lists the recorded speed as [SPEED] in a [LIMIT] zone. The threshold for this device class is [X] mph over. Dismissal respectfully requested. [NAME] [ADDRESS]
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- DC Code §50-2209.01
- DC Code §50-2209.02
- 18 DCMR §3500
- DC Code §50-2302.06