District of Columbia (All 8 Wards) Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
Official 2026 Washington DC street cleaning schedule and DPW parking rules. Sweeping enforcement operates March 1 through October 31 with $50.00 citations and immediate $100.00 relocation tow dispatch by DPW.
Primary Sweeping Routes in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Washington:
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)
Received a street sweeping ticket on District of Columbia (All 8 Wards) corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the DC DMV Adjudication Services.
District of Columbia (All 8 Wards) Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards), Washington?
Street sweeping in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards) (District Department of Public Works (DPW Wards 1–8)) takes place Monday through Friday (Odd/Even Weekday Alternating Curbs) between 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. March 1 through October 31 (Winter Pause Nov 1 – Feb 28).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
A street sweeping parking citation in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards), Washington is $50.00, with risk level classified as "High - Immediate Towing".
When does street cleaning start and end in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
Street sweeping in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards) operates under municipal schedule: March 1 through October 31 (Winter Pause Nov 1 – Feb 28). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Washington. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
You can contest citations online within 30 days through the DC DMV Adjudication Services at 955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Lower Level, Washington, DC 20024. A common statutory defense is: Inadequate or obscured DPW red-and-white street sweeping zone signage along residential curb.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for District of Columbia (All 8 Wards)?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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