Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, a slew of new laws will take effect in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, ranging from traffic laws to changes to the minimum wage.

Though residents and commuters will have several new rules to remember and follow later this week, not every approved piece of legislation is straightforward. Here are the primary ways the DMV will look different starting on Wednesday.

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