| Do You Know "ROSA?"
How does enforcement work?
The first time that a vehicle with out-of-state plates is observed parking overnight on public space, the ROSA team enters that license plate number into a portable computer. No other action is taken. The second time that the vehicle is spotted – and confirmed by the computer as having been previously recorded – a warning citation is issued and placed on the vehicle. It is only on the third occurrence, at least 30 days from the first observation of the vehicle that a ticket is issued. Failure to secure District of Columbia tags carries a fine of $100.
Can’t I keep my car registered in another state to take advantage of lower insurance rates?
No. If the District of Columbia is your state of legal residence, then your vehicle must be registered in DC. Doing otherwise is considered insurance fraud and may void your policy and your insurance coverage.
My family has two homes (one is in the District) and we have several vehicles. Why can’t I park my out-of-state car in front of my DC house when I’m here?
On-street parking space – like the street itself – is public space, owned by the District, not the homeowner. Any vehicle owned by a resident or housed in the District must be registered in the District and must display valid inspection and zone parking stickers as prescribed by law.
My girlfriend, who lives in Maryland, got a warning citation for parking on the street overnight. What should we do?
Residents are required to obtain a DC vehicle registration within 30 days. A vehicle that is observed parked on the street over a period of weeks is assumed to belong to either a permanent or temporary resident. If this is not the case, there are steps you can take to avoid being ticketed. If you are a recurring visitor (frequent short term visits) report to a DMV Service Location and prove non-residency by presenting an original lease or mortgage statement and utility bill no more than 60-days old. All documents must be in the name of the registered owner of the vehicle. You will then be exempted for a 180-day period.
Once you receive an exemption from ROSA your vehicle license plate number will be entered into the District’s ticket management system. The exemption applies to ROSA enforcement only. All other parking regulations apply. You will receive a receipt for your records indicating the exemption expiration date (180 days).
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