New Rules and Regulations Governing Used Car Lots Recently, a multi-agency District task force swept the city, ensuring that each of the more than 200 used car dealerships in operation were doing business legally and in full compliance with the established rules and regulations governing used car lots. City officials were also investigating each location for environmental hazards, business and tax records, insurance and registration documents, and the general condition of properties. Two stolen cars and a number of compliance issues led to the shutdown of Auto E Prise on Benning Road.