Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Brianne Nadeau

Temporarily expands DFHV traffic enforcement to delivery vehicles, with citations and penalties to be set; affects couriers and delivery drivers, July 16, 2025 - Feb 26, 2026.

Law Number L26-0018 Effective from Jul 16, 2025, Expires on Feb 26, 2026

Summary — B26-0213

Title: Department of For‑Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
Bill Number: B26-0213 (Enacted as Act A26-0070 / Law L26-0018)
Sponsor: Councilmember Nadeau
Introduced: March 31, 2025
Status: Enacted; Law L26-0018. Effective July 16, 2025 — Expiration February 26, 2026.

Purpose

The bill creates a temporary amendment to expand the traffic‑enforcement authority of the District’s Department of For‑Hire Vehicles (DFHV) with respect to delivery vehicles. The stated intent (by title and legislative action) is to broaden DFHV’s role in regulating and enforcing delivery‑vehicle traffic and related rules for a limited period, allowing the District to implement and evaluate expanded enforcement measures on delivery operations.

Key provisions (based on available bill metadata)

The text of the bill is not included here; the following items are derived from the bill title and legislative actions:
- Temporarily expands DFHV’s traffic‑enforcement responsibilities to include delivery vehicles (extent and specific powers to be determined by the bill text).
- The expansion is time‑limited: it takes effect July 16, 2025 and automatically expires February 26, 2026.
- Enacted by the Council and signed by the Mayor (Act A26-0070 / Law L26-0018).

Note: For precise statutory changes (new enforcement powers, citation authority, penalties, operational rules, or interagency coordination), consult the full text of Act A26-0070 as published in the DC Register (Vol. 72, p. 006114).

Who is affected

Delivery vehicle operators and companies (local, national, gig‑economy couriers)

Drivers of for‑hire and delivery vehicles who may be subject to new enforcement or citation regimes

DFHV staff and inspectors (expanded duties during the temporary period)

Other District agencies that coordinate traffic enforcement, parking, or curb management

Residents, businesses, and street users who may experience changes in curb access and enforcement patterns

Timeline & procedural history

Introduced: March 31, 2025 (Councilmember Nadeau)

First Reading / Retained by Council: April 1, 2025

Notice of Intent published: April 4, 2025

Final Reading: May 6, 2025

Signed by Mayor / Enacted: May 19, 2025 (Act A26-0070)

Published in DC Register: May 23, 2025

Transmitted to U.S. Congress: June 2, 2025

Effective date of Law L26-0018: July 16, 2025

Expiration: February 26, 2026

Potential impact and next steps

Expect increased DFHV enforcement activity around curb use, loading zones, and delivery vehicle compliance while the temporary authority is in effect. Businesses and delivery platforms should review compliance practices. Observers should monitor DFHV guidance, agency rulemaking, and the published act text for specific enforcement procedures, penalties, and interagency roles.