Nearly 70 scofflaw vehicles towed through DC pilot program [Video]

WASHINGTON — A new program launched in D.C. to get scofflaw vehicles, which are those that have piled up unpaid tickets, off the streets has towed nearly 70 cars within two months.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enforce roadway safety and uphold traffic regulations under the Vision Zero strategy. Since the beginning of April, the pilot program has towed 69 vehicles with $604,404 in unpaid fines. 

In addition, the enforcement teams also search for vehicles eligible for a boot and within the same period of time have booted an additional 777 vehicles with $1,591,214 in unpaid fees. 

“Drivers who ignore citations endanger all roadway users by fostering a culture of disregard for our laws,” said DPW Director Timothy Spriggs. “Identifying and impounding vehicles that have racked up significant fines can be complex, but our scofflaw …