Whenever a motor vehicle that is not registered in the District and that has not been issued a reciprocity sticker is immobilized pursuant to District law, regulations, or rule the Department shall release that motor vehicle when the following conditions are satisfied:
The Director may immobilize a motor vehicle when the owner does not possess a motor vehicle insurance policy; provided, that the person's registration or reciprocity sticker has been suspended or revoked pursuant to § 411.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 18-431