House Republicans push to lift DC’s ‘right turn on red’ ban
House Republicans are pushing to overturn Washington, D.C.'s ban on right turns at red lights through the 'Stop DC CAMERA Act,' which would also prohibit the use of traffic enforcement cameras. The bill, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry, reflects ongoing political tensions between Congress and D.C.'s local government over autonomy and traffic policies. D.C. officials, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, oppose the measure, arguing it would endanger pedestrians and undermine local control.
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In the long-running battle between congressional Republicans and the local government of Washington, D.C., GOP lawmakers have found a new target: the city’s ban on making a right turn when there’s a red light. Recommended Stories Johnson caps chaotic House week with several wins despite GOP infighting House GOP launches investigation into Airbnb over use of Chinese AI models House passes funding bill to reopen DHS minus border enforcement The attempt to force the nation’s capital to allow such turns mirrors a traffic policy dispute that erupted a half-century ago. Except back then, it was the Democrats who forced the city’s hand. In March, the House Oversight Committee approved the “Stop DC CAMERA Act,” a bill by Rep.
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