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DC Code § 50-1541.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15B - Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels|§ 50-1541.28. Savings clause

(a) The rights, duties, and interests flowing from a transaction, certificate of title, or record relating to a vessel that was validly entered into or created before January 1, 2016, and would be subject to this chapter if it had been entered into or created on or after January 1, 2016, remain valid on and after January 1, 2016. (b) This chapter does not affect an action or proceeding commenced before January 1, 2016. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, a security interest that is enforceable immediately before January 1, 2016, and would have priority over the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor at that time is a perfected security interest under this chapter. (d) A security interest perfected immediately before January 1, 2016, remains perfected until the earlier of: (1) The time perfection would have ceased under the law under which the security interest was perfected; or (2) Three years after January 1, 2016. (e) This chapter shall not affect the priority of a security interest in a vessel if immediately before January 1, 2016, the security interest is enforceable and perfected, and that priority is established.  (Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-215, § 29, 61 DCR 13083.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-215: Section 32 of D.C. Law 20-215 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2016.
DC Code § 50-1551 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15C - Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program|§ 50-1551. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Central Business District" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 9901.1 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 9901.1). (2) "Crosswalk" means that part of a roadway at an intersection included within the lateral lines connecting sidewalks on opposite sides of the roadway. (3) "DDOT" means the District Department of Transportation. (4) "Director" means the Director of the District Department of Transportation. (5) "Operator" means a person who has the ability to control the operations of a PDD through the use of remote control technology. (6) "PDD" means a device powered by an electric motor, for use primarily on sidewalks, capable of: (A) Transporting items with or without an operator directly controlling the device; (B) Identifying and yielding to: (i) Pedestrians; (ii) Bicyclists; (iii) Other lawful users of public space; and (iv) Property; (C) Navigating public thoroughfares; and (D) Interpreting traffic signals and signs at crosswalks. (7) "Pedestrian" means any person afoot or who is using a wheelchair. (8) "Public thoroughfare" means any street, road, alley, or paved public space that is under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6192, 63 DCR 10775; July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-137, § 7(c), 65 DCR 5959.)  Repeal of Law Section 7(c) of Law 22-137 repealed this chapter effective December 31, 2018.
DC Code § 50-1552 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15C - Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program|§ 50-1552. Establishment of a personal delivery device pilot program

DDOT shall implement a pilot program, effective September 15, 2016, through December 31, 2017, for the registration and operation of PDDs in the District. A person or entity registered under this pilot program is authorized to operate up to 5 PDDs in the District in accordance with § 50-1555.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6193, 63 DCR 10775; July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-137, § 7(c), 65 DCR 5959.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-287, Mar. 26, 2018, 65 DCR 3324).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-225, Jan. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 129).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-72, Mar. 28, 2018, 65 DCR 1368).
DC Code § 50-1553 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15C - Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program|§ 50-1553. Application

To register for the pilot program established in § 50-1552, the applicant shall submit an application to the Director including: (1) The applicant's legal name, business address, telephone number, and e-mail address; (2) A certification by the applicant that: (A) Each PDD is safe to operate on sidewalks, crosswalks, and public thoroughfares interconnected to sidewalks and crosswalks; (B) Each PDD will comply with the requirements and limitations provided in § 50-1555; (C) No more than 5 PDDs will be operated by the applicant in the District; (D) The person signing the application has reviewed it and determined that the information provided is true and accurate; and (E) The person signing the application is authorized to sign and file the application; (3) The proposed geographic locations within the District where the applicant intends to operate the PDDs; and (4) A nonrefundable fee of $250.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6194, 63 DCR 10775; July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-137, § 7(c), 65 DCR 5959.)
DC Code § 50-1554 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15C - Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program|§ 50-1554. Registration and revocation

(a) An applicant who submits a complete application to the Director in accordance with § 50-1553 shall be registered for the pilot program within 15 calendar days of submission. (b) A registration for the pilot program shall be valid for one year from the date of registration, or until December 31, 2017, whichever is first. (c) A registrant shall notify the Director within 15 calendar days of any change in the information on the pilot program application as submitted. (d) The Director may revoke a registration for the pilot program if the Director determines that the registrant has violated a provision of this chapter.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6195, 63 DCR 10775; July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-137, § 7(c), 65 DCR 5959.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-287, Mar. 26, 2018, 65 DCR 3324).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-225, Jan. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 129).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-72, Mar. 28, 2018, 65 DCR 1368).
DC Code § 50-1555 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 15C - Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program|§ 50-1555. Personal delivery device operation

(a) Except within the Central Business District, a PDD that is registered under § 50-1554 and complies with subsection (b) of this section may operate on sidewalks and crosswalks under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia, and transitorily on public thoroughfares interconnected to sidewalks and crosswalks. (b) To operate in the District, a PDD shall: (1) Be operated in a safe and non-hazardous manner so as not to endanger: (A) Pedestrians; (B) Bicyclists; (C) Other lawful users of public space; or (D) Property; (2) Not operate above 10 miles per hour; (3) Have a gross weight of less than 50 pounds, excluding cargo; (4) Not interfere with pedestrian or bicycle traffic; (5) Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on a roadway upon entering a crosswalk to the extent necessary to safely cross the roadway, except when crossing pursuant to a crosswalk pedestrian signal; (6) Have a system that alerts the operator if a technology failure or loss of communication occurs, and when such an alert is given, that: (A) Requires the operator to assume direct control of the PDD; and (B) If the operator is unable to assume control of the device, causes the PDD to safely come to an off-roadway stop; and (7) Obey all traffic and pedestrian control signals and signs. (c) In the case of a technology failure or other circumstance that causes the PDD to come to a stop in a location other than property owned by the owner of the PDD, the owner of the PDD shall remove the PDD within 24 hours.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6196, 63 DCR 10775; July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-137, § 7(c), 65 DCR 5959.)
DC Code § 50-1651 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 16A - General Helmet Use|§ 50-1651. Helmet requirement, miscellaneous vehicles

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person under 16 years of age to ride roller skates, a skateboard, sled, coaster, toy vehicle, sidewalk bicycle, scooter, or any similar device without wearing a protective helmet of good fit, fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. (b) The parents or legal guardians of any child under 16 years of age found in violation of this act shall be liable for a fine of $25; provided, that the fine shall be suspended for: (1) First time violators; or (2) Violators who subsequent to the violation, but prior to the date the fine is due, purchase a helmet as described in subsection (a) of this section and provide proof of the purchase. (c) Any helmet offered for sale or rent for use by an operator, or passenger, of roller-skates, a skateboard, sled, coaster, toy vehicle, sidewalk bicycle, scooter, or any similar device shall meet or exceed the impact standards for protective bicycle helmets set by the American National Standards Institute, the Snell Memorial Foundation’s standards for protective headgear, or the American Society for Testing and Materials for use in bicycling.  (Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-225, § 2, 51 DCR 10537.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 50-1652.
DC Code § 50-1652 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 16A - General Helmet Use|§ 50-1652. Applicability

The penalties provided for in § 50-1651(b) shall not be enforced until 90 days after March 16, 2005.  (Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-225, § 4, 51 DCR 10537.)
DC Code § 50-1701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1701. Findings; purpose

The Council of the District of Columbia finds that: (1)(A) Nationally, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children of less than 6 years of age; (B) In 1981, over 600 children of less than 6 years of age were reported injured in motor vehicle accidents in the District of Columbia, reflecting an increase of 16% over reported injuries in 1980 and 40% over reported injuries in 1979; (C) Young children, due to their small size and early skeletal development, are at a much greater risk of serious bodily injury in motor vehicle accidents than are adults; (D) Proper use of child restraint seats and safety belts has been estimated to reduce by as much as 90% and 67%, respectively, the fatalities and injuries to children resulting from motor vehicle accidents; (E) Reducing fatalities and injuries to children from motor vehicle accidents through the proper use of child restraint seats and safety belts would result in a significant reduction of the social and economic burdens which these accidents place upon families, insurers, and the public generally; (F) Project Safe-Child is a cooperative program conducted by the Office of Child Health Advocacy at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center and the Transportation Safety Division of the Office of Policy and Program Development in the District of Columbia Department of Transportation which includes a child restraint loaner program for the distribution of child restraints to residents of the District of Columbia; and (G) Project Safe-Child’s public information program and child restraint loaner programs, upon being expanded through greater allocation of federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, can assist the public in complying with this chapter. (2) It is the purpose of this chapter to require that children of less than 16 years of age be protected by being properly restrained in a child restraint seat or safety belt when riding in a motor vehicle.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 2, 30 DCR 49; Mar. 7, 1992, D.C. Law 9-57, § 2(a), 38 DCR 7283.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1201. Effect of Amendments Section 2920 of D.C. Law 13-172 provided: “This act shall apply upon the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Act of 2000 and the adoption by Congress of legislation repealing Chapter 23 of Title 11 of the District of Columbia Code.” Transfer of Functions The functions of the Department of Transportation were transferred to the Department of Public Works by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984.
DC Code § 50-1702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1702. Definitions

As used in this chapter the term: (1) “Child restraint seat” means any motor vehicle restraint system which has been designed to protect children and has been approved pursuant to § 50-1704 . (2) “Operator” means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. (3) “Properly restrained,” when used in reference to the use of a safety belt, means secured with the lap portion of a safety belt which is provided in a motor vehicle; and when used in reference to the use of a child restraint seat, means secured in a child restraint seat which itself has been fastened to the motor vehicle by a safety belt and in which all securing straps are being used. (4) “Transport” means to have a child of less than 16 years of age as a passenger in a motor vehicle while the operator is seated in the driver position and the motor vehicle is either parked or in motion. (5) “Motor vehicle” means any device with more than 3 wheels and a seating capacity of 8 or fewer passengers, exclusive of the operator, which is propelled by an internal-combustion engine, electricity, or steam, and which is designed, used, or maintained for passenger or recreational purposes, or which is designed, used, or maintained for transporting freight, merchandise, or other commercial loads or property. The term “motor vehicle” does not include any device which is used for livery, sightseeing, taxi, ambulance, funeral, or farm purposes; or any device with more than 3 wheels which is propelled by an internal-combustion engine, electricity, or steam and which has a seating capacity of more than 8 passengers, exclusive of the operator.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 3, 30 DCR 49; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 35, 41 DCR 5193.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1202.
DC Code § 50-1703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1703. Requirements

(a) The operator of a motor vehicle may not transport any child of less than 3 years of age unless the child is properly restrained in a child restraint seat; provided, that, if the child weighs less than 40 pounds or measures less than 40 inches in length, and is under 2 years of age, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-facing child restraint seat. (b) The operator of a motor vehicle shall not transport any child under 16 years of age unless the child is properly restrained in an approved child safety restraint system or restrained in a seat belt. Children under 8 years of age shall be properly seated in an installed infant, convertible (toddler) or booster child safety seat, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A booster seat shall only be used with both a lap and shoulder belt. (c) A parent or legal guardian may transport his or her own child without restraint herein if that person is transporting a number of his or her own children of less than 16 years of age which exceeds the number of passenger positions equipped with safety belts in the motor vehicle. However, an unrestrained child may not be transported in the front seat of a motor vehicle. (d) Automobile rental companies shall be required to inform each customer of the provisions of this chapter and provide educational materials to the customer. The educational materials shall be provided by the Department of Transportation.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 4, 30 DCR 49; Mar. 7, 1992, D.C. Law 9-57, § 2(b), 38 DCR 7283; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(a), 49 DCR 8137; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-237, § 2, 66 DCR 592.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1203. Section References This section is referenced in § 50-1706. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-212 rewrote subsec. (b) and added subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “(b) The operator of a motor vehicle may not transport any child between 3 years of age and 16 years of age unless the child is properly restrained in an approved child restraint seat or safety belt.”
DC Code § 50-1703.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1703.01. Child Passenger Safety Program

Any fines in excess of $55 shall be directed to fund the Child Passenger Safety Program which will be used: (1) To assure that at least one fitting station is located in each ward of the city at the facilities of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (“DCFEMS”), Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) precincts, Department of Motor Vehicle (“DMV”) Inspection Stations or facilities of the Department of Transportation (“DOT”); (2) That personnel of the DCFEMS, MPD, DMV and DOT receive training on the proper installation of a child restraint system; (3) To provide offenders with a child passenger safety class administered by DOT; and (4) To provide children of all ages who are from low income families with child restraint systems free or at a minimal cost.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 4a; as added Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(b), 49 DCR 8137.)
DC Code § 50-1703.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1703.02. Child Passenger Safety Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 4b; as added Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(b), 49 DCR 8137; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9095, 58 DCR 6226.)
DC Code § 50-1704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1704. Seats to conform to federal safety standards

Child restraint seats shall conform to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards established pursuant to § 103 of title 1 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, approved September 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 719; 15 U.S.C. § 1392 ).  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 5, 30 DCR 49.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1204. Section References This section is referenced in § 50-1702. References in Text 15 U.S.C. § 1392, referred to in this section, was repealed in 1994 by P.L. 103-272, § 7(b). For present law, see 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.
DC Code § 50-1704.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1704.01. Administration

The Department of Transportation shall continue to serve as the lead agency in the administration of the Child Passenger Safety Fund and in coordinating the child safety seat program with the DCFEMS, MPD and DMV.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 5a; as added Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(c), 49 DCR 8137.)
DC Code § 50-1705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1705. Application of chapter

(a) This chapter shall apply to any person operating a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia. (b) This chapter shall apply to any motor vehicle that is used for personal use.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 6, 30 DCR 49; Mar. 7, 1992, D.C. Law 9-57, § 2(c), 38 DCR 7283; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(d), 49 DCR 8137.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1205. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-212 designated subsec. (a); and added subsec. (b).
DC Code § 50-1706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1706. Penalty; waiver of fine

(a)(1) First time offenders of this chapter shall be given a choice of paying a $75 fine or attending a child restraint safety class, for which they will be charged $25. For the second offense, offenders shall be required to attend a child safety class, for which they will be charged $25 and pay a $75 fine. For the third offense, offenders shall be fined $125. For the fourth, and each subsequent offense, offenders shall receive a $150 fine. (2) Violations shall be processed and adjudicated as moving violations. (b) The fine for the first violation of § 50-1703(a) by any operator shall be waived upon presentation of proof by the operator that an approved child restraint seat has been acquired subsequent to the violation, either by purchase, gift, or through an officially designated child restraint seat loan program, by the operator or by the parent or legal guardian of the child who was transported without being properly restrained. (c) The Director of the Department of Transportation shall assign 2 points under the provisions of 18 DCMR to the driver record of any person convicted of a violation of this chapter.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 7, 30 DCR 49; Mar. 7, 1992, D.C. Law 9-57, § 2(d), 38 DCR 7283; Oct. 19, 2002, D.C. Law 14-212, § 2(e), 49 DCR 8137; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-279, § 303, 54 DCR 903.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1206. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-212 rewrote subsec. (a) which had read as follows: “(a) Any individual who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of $55, and the violation shall be processed and adjudicated under the provisions applicable to parking, standing, stopping, and pedestrian infractions which are set forth in subchapter III of Chapter 23 of this title.” D.C. Law 16-279, in subsec. (a)(2), substituted “as moving violations” for “under the provisions applicable to parking, standing, stopping, and pedestrian infractions which are set forth in subchapter III of Chapter 23 of this title”. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Department of Transportation were transferred to the Department of Public Works by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 1, 1984.
DC Code § 50-1707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic|Chapter 17 - Child Restraint|§ 50-1707. Evidentiary effect; basis for civil liability

Neither a violation of this chapter nor compliance herewith shall constitute any evidence of negligence or contributory negligence, nor shall either a violation or compliance provide any basis for a civil action for damages.  (Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-194, § 8, 30 DCR 49.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 40-1207.