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DC Code § 50-301.25b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.25b. Training of employees and operators

(a) A company that uses digital dispatch shall train associated operators: (1) In how to properly and safely handle mobility devices and equipment and to treat an individual with disabilities in a respectful and courteous manner; and (2) On District traffic laws and regulations, and the penalties for violating these laws and regulations, including: (A) The rights and duties of motorists, which include not blocking the crosswalk or intersection, and not driving or stopping in a bicycle lane; (B) The rights and duties of pedestrians; and (C) The rights and duties of bicyclists. (b) Completion of a public vehicle-for-hire operator's training course approved by the DFHV shall satisfy the operator training required by subsection (a) of this section.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20f-2; as added Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(h), 61 DCR 12430; June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 401(x), 63 DCR 7076; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 602, 63 DCR 10143; Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-224, § 2(h), 66 DCR 187.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-197: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-197 provided, in part, that §§ 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the act shall apply as of March 10, 2015.
DC Code § 50-301.29d (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.29d. Trade dress requirements for private vehicles-for-hire

A private vehicle-for-hire shall display a consistent and distinctive trade dress consisting of a logo, insignia, or emblem at all times while the operator is logged into the private vehicle-for-hire company’s digital dispatch. The trade dress shall be: (1) Sufficiently large and color contrasted so as to be readable during daylight hours at a distance of at least 50 feet; and (2) Reflective, illuminated, or otherwise patently visible in darkness.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20j-4; as added Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(k), 61 DCR 12430.)
DC Code § 50-301.29e (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.29e. Requirements for private vehicle-for-hire operators

(a) A private vehicle-for-hire operator shall: (1) Accept only rides booked through a private vehicle-for-hire company’s digital dispatch and shall not solicit or accept street hails; (2) Use the trade dress required by § 50-301.29d at any time that the operator is logged into a private vehicle-for-hire company’s digital dispatch; (3) Possess a valid driver’s license issued by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, or the Commonwealth of Virginia; (4) Possess proof of personal motor vehicle insurance for the motor vehicle used as a private vehicle-for-hire; and (5) Be at least 21 years of age. (b) If an accident occurs involving a motor vehicle that is logged into the private vehicle-for-hire’s digital dispatch, the private vehicle-for-hire operator or company shall provide law enforcement officials and insurance representatives with proof of the insurance required by § 50-301.29c.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20j-5; as added Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(k), 61 DCR 12430.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-197: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-197 provided, in part, that §§ 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the act shall apply as of March 10, 2015.
DC Code § 50-301.29f (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.29f. Charges for private vehicle-for-hire service

A private vehicle-for-hire company may offer service at no charge, suggest a donation, or charge a fare; provided, that if a fare is charged the company shall comply with the fare transparency provisions pursuant to §  50-301.31(b)(2).  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20j-6; as added Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(k), 61 DCR 12430.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-197: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-197 provided, in part, that §§ 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the act shall apply as of March 10, 2015.
DC Code § 50-301.29g (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.29g. Certification, enforcement, and regulation of private vehicles-for-hire

(a) Every 24 months, a private vehicle-for-hire company shall certify on a form provided by the DFHV that the private vehicle-for-hire company has complied with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) The DFHV is authorized to inspect and copy the relevant safety and consumer protection-related records of a private vehicle-for-hire company to ensure compliance with this subchapter when it has a reasonable basis to suspect non-compliance; provided, that any records disclosed to the DFHV under this subchapter shall not be subject to disclosure to a third party by the DFHV, including through a request submitted pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.]. (c) If the Mayor determines that a private vehicle-for-hire company knowingly certified an intentionally false or misleading statement on a form required by this subchapter, the Mayor may impose a civil fine as determined by rulemaking. A civil fine prescribed by this section shall be applicable only after the private vehicle-for-hire company is afforded an opportunity for a hearing. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalties available by law. (d) Failure by a private vehicle-for-hire company or operator to adhere to the requirements of this subchapter may result in sanction by the DFHV, including fines and other penalties, pursuant to the DFHV’s authority in § 50-301.07(c)(7). (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the DFHV shall not require a private vehicle-for-hire company to provide the DFHV with a list or inventory of private vehicle-for-hire operators or vehicles associated with a private vehicle-for-hire company.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20j-7; as added Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(k), 61 DCR 12430; June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 401(ee), 63 DCR 7076.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-197: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-197 provided, in part, that §§ 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the act shall apply as of March 10, 2015.
DC Code § 50-301.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.30. Vehicle inspection officers

(a) Vehicle inspection officers shall undergo training on the rules and regulations governing private and public vehicles-for-hire and undergo yearly performance evaluations. Vehicle inspection officers shall be prohibited from making traffic stops of on-duty private or public vehicles-for-hire in the act of transporting a fare, unless there is reasonable suspicion of a violation, and shall act in accordance with all rules governing their duties, as established through rulemaking. (b) Upon reasonable suspicion of an illegal street hail, a public or private vehicle-for-hire operator shall provide a law enforcement official or vehicle inspection officer with access to a device containing an electronic record of trips sufficient to establish that the ride in question was prearranged through digital dispatch. Failure to have or provide access to a device containing such a record shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by fine or other penalty as established by the Mayor; provided, that an operator shall not be required to relinquish custody of a device containing evidence of a trip arranged through digital dispatch.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20k; as added Oct. 22, 2012, D.C. Law 19-184, § 2(s), 59 DCR 9431; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 2(l), 61 DCR 12430.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 50-329.01. Section References This section is referenced in § 50-301.07. Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-184 added this section. The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-197 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-184, § 7, see § 7007 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-184, § 7, see § 7007 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 7001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Subject to Appropriations Repealers Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-184 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 7007 of D.C. Law 20-61 repealed D.C. Law 19-184, § 7. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-197: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-197 provided, in part, that §§ 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the act shall apply as of March 10, 2015.
DC Code § 50-301.33 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter I - General|§ 50-301.33. Dome light and Taxicab Smart Meter System installation businesses

No person or business shall violate or aid and abet a violation of public vehicle-for-hire laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the installation of a dome light or a Taxicab Smart-Meter System. The DFHV shall have authority to determine, by rule, appropriate fines and penalties for violations of this section.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-97, § 20n; as added Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-270, § 2(l), 60 DCR 1717; June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 401(hh), 63 DCR 7076.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 50-329.04. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-270 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-270, § 5, see § 7017 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-270, § 5, see 7017 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 7001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Subject to Appropriations Repealers Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 19-270 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 7017 of D.C. Law 20-61 repealed D.C. Law 19-270, § 5.
DC Code § 50-332 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter II - Impoundment of Taxicabs|§ 50-332. Enforcement and issuance of citations; report

(a) The Department of For-Hire Vehicles and the Metropolitan Police Department shall concurrently enforce and issue citations relating to Taxicab requirements. (b) On November 1st of each year the Mayor shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, or a successor committee with oversight of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles, a report on the number of civil citations issued pursuant to 31 DCMR § 825 and laws and regulations of the District of Columbia, and a report on any criminal infractions issued during the prior fiscal year. (c) On a quarterly basis, beginning in FY 2002, the Department of For-Hire Vehicles shall issue a report to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, or a successor committee with oversight of the Department of For-Hire Vehicles, containing the number of civil infractions issued pursuant to 31 DCMR § 825, by vehicle inspection officers. This document shall also indicate the number of infractions that were deemed liable through the adjudication process.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-198, § 505, 43 DCR 4569; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 2502, 48 DCR 6981; June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 501(i), 63 DCR 7076.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1722. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-28 rewrote the section which had read as follows: “The Metropolitan Police Department shall enforce and issue citations relating to taxicab requirements including notices of civil infractions issued pursuant to 31 DCMR 825. The Metropolitan Police Department shall provide to the Taxicab Commission, on a an annual basis, a report on the number of citations issued to vehicles for hire.” Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of section, see § 505 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-302, July 25, 1996, 43 DCR 4181), see § 505 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-429, October 29, 1996, 43 DCR 6151), and see § 505 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Congressional Adjournment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-2, February 19, 1997, 44 DCR 1590). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2302 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 505 of Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Temporary Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-226, April 9, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 2584).
DC Code § 50-351 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter III - Payment of Taxicab Charge|§ 50-351. Payment of taxicab charge. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Feb. 26, 1981, D.C. Law 3-117, § 2, 27 DCR 5636; Oct. 22, 2012, D.C. Law 19-184, § 3, 59 DCR 9431; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 261, 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-314. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 261 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-184, § 7, see § 7007 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 19-184, § 7, see § 7007 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 7001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Subject to Appropriations Repealers Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 19-317 purported to amend this section, but the act became effective after this section’s repeal. D.C. Law 19-317 would have substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “of not more than $300”. Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013. Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-184 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 7007 of D.C. Law 20-61 repealed D.C. Law 19-184, § 7.
DC Code § 50-381 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter V - Taxicab Metering|§ 50-381. Metered taxicabs in the District of Columbia

(a) In general. — Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and not later than 1 year after October 16, 2006, the District of Columbia shall require all taxicabs licensed in the District of Columbia to charge fares by a metered system; provided that a company that uses digital dispatch for taxicabs may charge fares pursuant to § 50-301.31(b)(1). (b) District of Columbia opt out. — The Mayor of the District of Columbia may exempt the District of Columbia from the requirement under subsection (a) of this section by issuing an executive order that specifically states that the District of Columbia opts out of the requirement to implement a metered fare system for taxicabs.  (Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2023, Pub. L. 109-356, § 105; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-197, § 3, 61 DCR 12430.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-197 added “provided that a company that uses digital dispatch for taxicabs may charge fares pursuant to § 50-301.31(b)(1)” in (a). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority to the D.C. Taxicab Commission, see Mayor’s Order 2007-231, October 17, 2007 ( 55 DCR 167). Delegation of Authority to the D.C. Office of Taxicabs and the Chairman of the D.C. Taxicab Commission and Guidelines for Enforcement of Taximeter Regulations, see Mayor’s Order 2008-68, April 24, 2008 ( 55 DCR 6915). Delegation of Authority to the D.C. Taxi Commission to Review and Adjust Rates for Time and Distance Metered Taxicab System, see Mayor’s Order 2009-104, June 15, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6850). Delegation of Authority to the Chairperson of the D.C. Taxicab Commission to amend or increase taxi fare rates and charges, see Mayor’s Order 2011-116, July 1, 2011 ( 58 DCR 5878).
DC Code § 50-383.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter VI - Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force|§ 50-383.01. Establishment of taxi and limousine industry study task force. [Expired]

Expired.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6042, 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6042 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Short Title Short title: Section 6041 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle E of title VI of the act may be cited as the “Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force Act of 2007”. Editor's Notes Section 6046 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that this subchapter shall expire on October 1, 2008.
DC Code § 50-383.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter VI - Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force|§ 50-383.02. Duties of the task force. [Expired.]

Expired.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6043, 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6043 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Editor's Notes Section 6046 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that this subchapter shall expire on October 1, 2008.
DC Code § 50-383.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter VI - Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force|§ 50-383.03. Membership of task force. [Expired]

Expired.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6044, 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6044 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Editor's Notes Section 6046 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that this subchapter shall expire on October 1, 2008.
DC Code § 50-383.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter VI - Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force|§ 50-383.04. Duration of task force. [Expired]

Expired.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6045, 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6045 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Editor's Notes Section 6046 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that this subchapter shall expire on October 1, 2008.
DC Code § 50-383.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 3 - Regulation of Taxicabs|Subchapter VI - Taxi and Limousine Industry Study Task Force|§ 50-383.05. Sunset. [Expired]

Expired.  (Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6046, 54 DCR 7052.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6046 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Editor's Notes Section 6046 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that this subchapter shall expire on October 1, 2008.
DC Code § 50-902 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 9 - Department of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter I - Establishment and Organization|§ 50-902. Purpose

The DMV is charged with helping to improve the District of Columbia’s economic competitiveness and quality of life by fostering the safe operation of motor vehicles on District streets in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1823, 45 DCR 7193.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-152. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see note to § 50-901. For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 1A, see notes following § 50-901. Editor's Notes Application of D.C. Law 12-175: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-901.
DC Code § 50-903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 9 - Department of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter I - Establishment and Organization|§ 50-903. Organization

There is hereby established in the DMV offices and divisions as follows: (1) The Office of the Director, with subordinate staff offices as are required to carry out overall management responsibility for the office; (2) Division of Adjudication, with subordinate staff offices as required, to coordinate and manage the functions as follows: (A) Traffic adjudication hearings; (B) Traffic adjudication processing; and (C) Public space adjudication; (3) Customer Services Division, with such subordinate staff offices as are required, to coordinate and manage the following functions for the District: (A) Vehicle inspection; (B) Vehicle registration; and (C) Driver testing, including medical reviews and insurance compliance; and (4) Support Services Division, with such subordinate staff offices as are required to coordinate and manage the procurement, financial, technology and administrative functions for the Department of Motor Vehicles, and management of the personal property inventory for the Department of Motor Vehicles.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1824, 45 DCR 7193; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 151(a), 47 DCR 520.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-153. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91 validated a previously made technical amendment in subsec. (2). Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of chapter, see note to § 50-901. For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 1A, see notes following § 50-901. Editor's Notes Application of D.C. Law 12-175: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-901.