District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-2456. Vehicle reclamation periods.

(a) An impounded vehicle removed from public or private property pursuant to this chapter, or any other District law or regulation, must be reclaimed within 28 days after the impoundment notice sent pursuant to § 50-2455(c), or other time period established by the Mayor by rule.

(b) If the address of the owner and lienholders of an impounded vehicle is unknown, the vehicle must be reclaimed within 14 days after the publication date of reclamation notices published pursuant to § 50-2455(e).

(c) The Director may provide for a one-time extension of the reclamation period for a vehicle if the owner of the vehicle shows proof of being enrolled in a safe-driving course created pursuant to § 50-1405.02(a).