Parking zones created from collected sign data throughout Washington DC. Parking Zones are created between two parking restriction signs of the same type that point at each other, or between a sign and an intersection.

ParkDC.com provides information on the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) parking and curbside programs. On this site, you can learn about residential parking (and permits), meters, parking signs, and new curbside programs! These programs are managed by DDOT's Parking and Ground Transportation Division (PGTD).

The Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Blocks data support the RPP program which limits residential parking to residents living on designated blocks. This dataset is derived from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) roadway block (centerline) dataset. Residents can learn more about the RPP program at https://www.parkdc.com, including guidelines for eligibility to receive a permit and instructions on how to petition for an RPP block.This map displays blocks that are part of the RPP program. This map does not necessarily display areas with available RPP parking.RPP Permits and Visitor Parking Permits (VPPs) allow parking at green and red RPP zone signs. Please review and follow on-street signage and parking regulations to avoid receiving a citation.

Parking enforcement in Washington DC is organized by assigning parking enforcement officers to beats that must be patrolled to detect parking violations and to issue tickets to violators. The beats are sized according to methods used to patrol the beat and according to the amount of available parking spaces in the public right of way, and the level of enforcement required due to signs, meters, and regulations.

Accessible parking zones in the district indicated by signage. These include accessible paid parking zones, generic accessible parking zones, and accessible visitor parking zones.

The dataset contains location and attributes of traffic controls located at each intersection in the District of Columbia. All traffic poles, pavement markings, traffic cabinets and cameras located within 10 meters of curb face intersections are collected. Poles must support traffic control devices in order to be collected. This includes traffic control signs, traffic signals, traffic arms and cameras. The data set does not include poles supporting only name plate signs and parking enforcement signs.

The dataset contains location and attributes of traffic controls located at each intersection in the District of Columbia. All traffic poles, pavement markings, traffic cabinets and cameras located within 10 meters of curb face intersections are collected. Poles must support traffic control devices in order to be collected. This includes traffic control signs, traffic signals, traffic arms and cameras. The data set does not include poles supporting only name plate signs and parking enforcement signs.

The dataset contains _location and attributes of traffic controls located at each intersection in the District of Columbia. All traffic poles, pavement markings, traffic cabinets and cameras located within 10 meters of curb face intersections are collected. Poles must support traffic control devices in order to be collected. This includes traffic control signs, traffic signals, traffic arms and cameras. The data set does not include poles supporting only name plate signs and parking enforcement signs.

April 1, 2025: data feeds from DMV are currently offline while the agency works to migrate reporting systems. The most recent data available is from December 2024. Open Data DC is working with DMV to restore data feeds as soon as possible.DC DMV issues vehicle registration reciprocity privileges to people who are permanent residents in other jurisdictions, but who, by law, are allowed reciprocal residency privileges in the District. Reciprocity privileges are also issued to some District residents who are unable to obtain District tags. Reciprocity privileges are available toFull-time students attending a college or university in the District of ColumbiaMember of Congress or personal staff members of a member of Congress (and District resident spouses and dependents)Presidential appointeesUS military personnel on active dutyDiplomatsPart-time District residentsDistrict residents with take home company vehiclesIf you qualify for reciprocity and you live on a street zoned for residential parking, you may obtain a Residential Parking Permit (RPP) for your vehicle for an additional fee. Reciprocity does not give you parking privileges in restricted areas. Streets zoned for residential parking will have street signs indicating a 2-hour parking limit for vehicles without a permit.To qualify for a reciprocity permit, you must meet the criteria for your category, present the documents required for your category) at a DC DMV service center, and pay applicable permit fees. You can also apply for an RPP if you need one.

Parking citation locations in the District of Columbia. The Vision Zero data contained in this layer pertain to parking violations issued by the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and partner agencies with the authority. For example, the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) traffic control officers write parking violations to prevent congestion through enforcement and control at intersections. Parking violation locations are summarized ticket counts based on time of day, week of year, year, and category of violation. Data was originally downloaded from the District Department of Motor Vehicle's eTIMS meter work order management system. Data was exported into DDOT’s SQL server, where the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) geocoded citation data to the street segment level. Data was then visualized using the street segment centroid coordinates.

Parking citation locations in the District of Columbia. The data contained in this layer pertain to parking violations issued by the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and partner agencies with the authority. For example, DC's enforcement camera program cites speeders, blocking the box, and other moving offenses.Parking violation locations are summarized ticket counts based on time of day, week of year, year, and category of violation. Questions about the contents of the data should be directed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).Process note: data was originally downloaded from the District Department of Motor Vehicle's eTIMS meter work order management system. Data was exported where the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) geocoded citation data to the street segment level. Data was then visualized using the street segment centroid coordinates.

DC DMV issues vehicle registration reciprocity privileges to people who are permanent residents in other jurisdictions, but who, by law, are allowed reciprocal residency privileges in the District. Reciprocity privileges are also issued to some District residents who are unable to obtain District tags. Reciprocity privileges are available toFull-time students attending a college or university in the District of ColumbiaMember of Congress or personal staff members of a member of Congress (and District resident spouses and dependents)Presidential appointeesUS military personnel on active dutyDiplomatsPart-time District residentsDistrict residents with take home company vehiclesIf you qualify for reciprocity and you live on a street zoned for residential parking, you may obtain a Residential Parking Permit (RPP) for your vehicle for an additional fee. Reciprocity does not give you parking privileges in restricted areas. Streets zoned for residential parking will have street signs indicating a 2-hour parking limit for vehicles without a permit.To qualify for a reciprocity permit, you must meet the criteria for your category, present the documents required for your category) at a DC DMV service center, and pay applicable permit fees. You can also apply for an RPP if you need one.