Fighting Camera Tickets: A Guide For Dc Drivers

If you've received a camera ticket in Washington, DC, you may be wondering how to pay it. The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) is the agency through which you can pay parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violation tickets. While the DC DMV does not issue tickets, they do accept ticket payments. You can pay using the DC DMV Mobile App, in person at the Adjudication Services Center, or by mail. If you decide to pay by mail, do not send cash. Instead, mail a check or money order, payable to the DC Treasurer, to Adjudication Services, PO Box 2014, Washington, DC 20013. You can also pay by phone by calling (866) 893-5023.

Pay in person at the Adjudication Services Center

If you want to pay a camera ticket in DC in person, you can do so at the Adjudication Services Center. This is located at 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Promenade Level – Suite P100, Washington, DC 20024. The Adjudication Services Center is accessible by metro bus and is wheelchair accessible. Ticket payment services are available until 5 pm.

When you visit the Adjudication Services Center, make sure to bring your ticket with you. If you don't have your ticket, you can write the ticketed vehicle's state and tag number on your check or money order. For example, 'MD license tag #123456'.

For in-person ticket payments, the DC government accepts cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). If you pay with anything other than cash, you must present a valid form of ID, such as a driver's license, DMV-issued ID, passport, or military ID.

If you have multiple outstanding tickets and do not provide the ticket number, your payment will be applied to the oldest ticket first.

Pay using the DC DMV Mobile App

If you want to pay a camera ticket in DC, you can do so using the DC DMV Mobile App. The DC DMV Mobile App allows users to "Skip-the-Trip" to a DMV service center and complete several transactions from their mobile devices.

To pay your ticket, you will need your ticket number and credit card information. The DC government accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.

The DC DMV Mobile App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For Apple users, search for "DC DMV" in the App Store or use this link: ow.ly/fUfp50C07az. For Android users, use this link: ow.ly/pW5z50C07aA. You can also scan the QR code provided on the DC DMV website to download the app.

Once you have downloaded the app, open it and navigate to the "Ticket Service" section. From there, you will be able to look up and pay your camera ticket.

In addition to paying tickets, the DC DMV Mobile App offers several other services, including:

• Certified Driver Record Service: Get an electronic copy of your certified driver record.
• Insurance Lapse Payment Service.
• Personalized Tag Service: Order and track your tag requests.
• Digital Vehicle Registration Card: Add your digital vehicle registration card to your Apple Wallet (for iPhone users).
• Renew, Replace & Cancel Vehicle Services.
• Renew & Replace services for ID Card and Driver License.
• Update your Organ Donor status.
• Find DMV locations near you: Get a list of all DMV locations, their services, and hours of operation.
• Address Change.
• Private Sale Vehicle Registration Request.
• Provisional Driver License.
• CDL Human Trafficking Training.
• Mature Driver Certification.
• Driver Manual Study Guide.
• DMV Practice Knowledge Exam.
• Vision Zero Awareness & Training Video.
• Vehicle Inspection Status Check.

Pay by mail

If you decide to pay a camera ticket by mail, do not send cash. You must send a check or money order, payable to the DC Treasurer. Write the ticket number in the memo line of your check or money order. If you do not have your ticket, write the ticketed vehicle's state and tag number on your check or money order (for example: MD license tag #123456). If you have more than one outstanding ticket and do not provide the ticket number, the payment will be applied to the oldest ticket first.

If the DC DMV does not receive the ticket payment within 30 calendar days from the date the ticket was issued (or mailed, if a photo ticket), a penalty equal to the fine will be assessed. Mail your payment to:

Adjudication Services

PO Box 2014

Washington, DC 20013

You can also pay your ticket in person at the Adjudication Service Center. When you visit the service center, bring your ticket with you. The address is:

Adjudication Services

955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW

Promenade Level – Suite P100

Washington, DC 20024

For in-person ticket payments, the DC Government accepts cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). If you are paying with anything other than cash, you must present a valid driver's license, DMV-issued ID, passport, or military ID.

Pay by phone

If you want to pay a camera ticket in DC by phone, you can call (866) 893-5023. You will need to provide your ticket number and credit card information.

DC government accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express for online and phone payments. If you pay a ticket by credit card and then reverse your payment, the notice of infraction will be processed as if no payment had been received. This may cause a default judgment to be entered against you, and the ticket may be sent to collections for all violations. Subsequently, you will not be able to process any future payments with a credit or debit card.

If you do not have your ticket, you must provide the ticketed vehicle's state and tag number when making your payment. If you have multiple outstanding tickets and do not provide the ticket number, the payment will be applied to the oldest ticket first.

Pay online

Paying a Camera Ticket in DC

To pay a camera ticket in DC online, you will need your ticket number and credit card information. The DC government accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. You can pay parking and photo enforcement tickets, as well as minor moving violations, online.

If you have multiple outstanding tickets and do not provide the ticket number when paying, the payment will be applied to the oldest ticket first.

If you do not pay your ticket within 30 calendar days from the date the ticket was issued (or mailed, if it was a photo ticket), a penalty equal to the fine will be assessed.

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