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ninasymone44 t1_j9dpvz0 wrote

Reply to comment by dirtybloodyleaves in Got a speeding ticket at Kenilworth Ave - how do I contest it? by dirtybloodyleaves

I actually took LITERAL measurements and contested the ticket in person and lost. I was really pissed about it because it was before the markings were put in and that abrupt drop in speed limit is ridiculous. You first want to contest the ticket online first. Then it takes a couple weeks for them to respond with a decision. Don’t admit to anything. Don’t submit payment with an explanation. Just straight up be like, this was my first time on this road and the signs dont make any sense. And the markings are bullshit too because if you’re inexperienced with the exit, you pass over them too quickly to realize you need to slow ALLLLLL the way down within like 2 seconds. Don’t get me started!

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duncandc t1_j9dmj3v wrote

Reply to Reccomendations fot a fun trip? by Mr_Octopod

The cherry blossoms will likely be over by then, but there are other fun "outdoor" things to do. Most tourists stick to The Mall area, where most of the museums are, as well as Capitol, White House, etc. Going to the Lincoln Memorial at night is fun. I encourage you to branch out to other areas though. Some people enjoy a walk along "embassy row", where many of the larger embassies are. It starts at Dupont Circle. There are lots of cool places to eat. Probably helps to search by cuisine in certain neighborhoods, like H St NE, U Street NW, 8th St SE (by Marine Barracks). Another fun activity if you rent bikes or scooters, is to head from the west side of The Mall (by Lincoln Memorial) out to Haines Point. It's a nice little bike ride along the Potomac River. Maybe consider a boat ride over to Old Town Alexandria ? On Sunday afternoons there is always a pretty cool drumming/music/dance circle at the top of Meridian Hill Park (aka Malcolm X Park) at 16th/W St NW (straight up 16th Street from White House). Good vibes and a multi-cultural affair. Nice view of city too.

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veloharris t1_j9dk4ij wrote

Reply to Reccomendations fot a fun trip? by Mr_Octopod

The tourism board has a good website washington.org, there are also hundreds of threads about things to do on this sub. If you have a more specific question than plan my trip for me you may get better responses.

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