DC will begin fining drivers for using bus lanes

Published January 29, 2024 1:41pm ET



Washington drivers will receive a $100 fine if they drive, park, stand, or stop illegally in bus lanes starting Monday.

The new fine is the second phase in the District Department of Transportation’s and Washington Metro’s Clear Lanes program, which hopes to decrease travel times for Metrobuses by ensuring that bus lanes remain clear. The DDOT announced the new date for the penalty last week.

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