D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, § 901
901.1 The engine, power and exhaust mechanism of each motor vehicle shall be equipped, adjusted and operated to prevent the escape of a trail of visible fumes or smoke for more than ten (10) consecutive seconds.
SOURCE: Section 3 of the District of Columbia Air Pollution Control Act of 1984, D.C. Law 5-165, 32 DCR 565, 647 (February 1, 1985).