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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 19B - Open Access to Data and Information › § 50–1951.06. Annual report on locations with the highest rate of collisions that injure or kill pedestrians or bicyclists

§ 50–1951.06. Annual report on locations with the highest rate of collisions that injure or kill pedestrians or bicyclists.
By July 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, DDOT shall transmit to the chairperson of the Council committee with oversight of transportation a report that:
(1) Identifies the 20 locations at which pedestrians or bicyclists were most frequently seriously injured or killed as the result of a collision during the preceding 5 years;
(2) Describes any inspections conducted by DDOT at the locations identified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section;
(3) Makes recommendations for how to decrease the number of collisions with pedestrians or bicyclists at the locations identified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this section and provides a timeline for implementing the recommendations; and
(4) Provides status updates on the implementation of recommendations provided in past reports required by this section.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 106, 63 DCR 10143; Mar. 29, 2018, D.C. Law 22-77, § 2(e), 65 DCR 1555; Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-158, § 7(d), 67 DCR 13057.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-158: § 14 of D.C. Law 23-158 provided that the change made to this section by § 7(d) of D.C. Law 23-158 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 19B - Open Access to Data and Information › § 50–1951.07. Biennial report on improving bicycle and pedestrian safety

§ 50–1951.07. Biennial report on improving bicycle and pedestrian safety.
(a) By July 1, 2018, and every 2 years thereafter, DDOT, with input from other District agencies as needed, shall submit to the Council and make publicly available a report for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety, which shall include:
(1) Recommendations on how to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians at intersections;
(2) Recommendations on how arterial streets may be designed to minimize the risk of collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians;
(3) Recommendations on how to enhance the safety of pedestrians at uncontrolled crosswalks; and
(4) A timeline for implementing the recommendations contained in the report.
(b) DDOT shall use the report required by subsection (a) of this section to develop strategies and plans to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 107, 63 DCR 10143; Mar. 29, 2018, D.C. Law 22-77, § 2(f), 65 DCR 1555.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course Certification › § 50–2001. Findings. [Repealed]

§ 50–2001. Findings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 9, 1984, D.C. Law 5-46, § 2, 30 DCR 5638; Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-51, § 2(a), 60 DCR 15155; Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-51, § 2(c), 68 DCR 014087.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-491.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-51 substituted “50 years of age” for “55 years of age” throughout the section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course Certification › § 50–2002. Approval of courses; certificate of completion

§ 50–2002. Approval of courses; certificate of completion.
(a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall establish criteria and guidelines for the approval of motor vehicle accident prevention courses ("course") for all licensed drivers.
(b) An approved classroom course shall require that each student receives a minimum of 6 hours of instruction for the initial course and 4 hours of instruction for the renewal courses.
(c) An approved online course shall require that each student receives validation of instruction that is equal to or greater than that offered in a classroom course.
(d) All course criteria shall endeavor to be consistent with the goals of the District's Vision Zero Initiative, including a focus on how drivers can ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists.
(e) An individual who successfully completes an approved course shall be issued a certificate of completion by the organization operating the course.
(Feb. 9, 1984, D.C. Law 5-46, §§ 3, 4, 30 DCR 5638; Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-51, § 2(b), 60 DCR 15155; Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-51, § 2(d), 68 DCR 014087.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-492.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2003.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-51 substituted “50 years of age” for “55 years of age” in (a); rewrote (b), which read: “An approved course shall provide not less than 8 hours of actual classroom or field driving instruction”; and added (b-1).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course Certification › § 50–2003. Insurance discounts

§ 50–2003. Insurance discounts.
(a) All insurance companies authorized to sell motor vehicle insurance in the District of Columbia shall provide a discount in the amount charged for a motor vehicle insurance policy to all licensed drivers who have successfully completed an approved course.
(b) Any schedule of rates or any rating plan for a motor vehicle insurance policy approved by the Department of Insurance shall provide for an appropriate 2-year discount in the premiums for all licensed drivers who have successfully completed an approved course.
(c) A certificate of completion issued pursuant to § 50-2002(e) shall qualify an individual for the discount set forth in subsection (b) of this section during the 2-year period immediately following issuance of the certificate.
(d) An individual shall complete an approved course every 2 years in order to continue to be eligible for a discount in the premiums of a motor vehicle policy of insurance provided pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(Feb. 9, 1984, D.C. Law 5-46, §§ 5, 6, 30 DCR 5638; Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-51, § 2(c), 60 DCR 15155; Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-51, § 2(f), 68 DCR 014087.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-493.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-51 substituted “50 years of age” for “55 years of age” throughout the section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 21 - Vehicle Cover Requirements › § 50–2101. Vehicle cover requirement; penalty

§ 50–2101. Vehicle cover requirement; penalty.
(a) No person shall operate any vehicle on the public roadways of the District of Columbia carrying loose debris or loose cargo that could be dislodged from the vehicle without covering and restraining the loose debris or loose cargo so as to render the material immobile. The provisions of this section shall not apply when loose debris or loose cargo is loaded so that the height of the cargo against the sides of the vehicle container does not extend above a point 6 inches below the top of the vehicle container and no portion of the load extends above the top of the vehicle container.
(b) The penalty for violating this section shall be a civil fine not to exceed $500.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal the requirements or penalties provided in 18 DCMR 2503.2, 20 DCMR 605.1(c), and 24 DCMR 1007.
(May 10, 1988, D.C. Law 7-108, § 2, 35 DCR 2179.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-499.1.
Cross References
Criminal procedure, warrantless arrests, see § 23-581.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 21A - Safety Impact of Fine Reductions › § 50–2111. Safety impact of fine reductions

§ 50–2111. Safety impact of fine reductions.
Within 18 months of May 1, 2013, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council an assessment of the safety impact, if any, resulting from the reduced fines required by Title III of this act, which shall include a detailed analysis of any changes in moving violation rates and repeat violation rates.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-307, § 101, 60 DCR 2753.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 101 of the Safety-Based Traffic Enforcement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-50, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6339, 20 DCSTAT 1356).
References in Text
“Title III of this act,” referred to in this section, is D.C. Law 19-307, § 301, which amended Section 2600.1 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. The applicability of those DCMR amendments are governed by D.C. Law 19-307, § 401(b).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-307: Section 401(a) of D.C. Law 19-307 provided that this chapter shall apply as of May 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.01. Short title

§ 50–2201.01. Short title.
This part may be cited as the “District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925.”
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1119, ch. 443, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-701.
1973 Ed., § 40-601.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 23-581 and § 50-1501.05.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 101 to 104 of Prohibition on the Reckless Operation of Recreational Motor Vehicles Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-462, June 23, 2004, 51 DCR 6750).
Mayor's Orders
Establishment—Task Force on Transportation, see Mayor’s Order 2001-147, October 3, 2001 ( 48 DCR 9522).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.03a. Regulations for personal mobility devices

§ 50–2201.03a. Regulations for personal mobility devices.
(a) The Mayor shall promulgate regulations governing the PMD, including:
(1) Exempting the personal mobility device from the regulations governing motor vehicles;
(2) Establishing a registration process, such as, for example, requiring that each PMD bear a serial number, valid registration tag, or valid registration plate;
(3) Establishing a fine schedule for violations of the PMD regulations; and
(4) Providing an adjudication process for violations of PMD law and regulations.
(b) Regulations promulgated pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the proposed rules are not approved within the 45-day period of review, the rules shall be deemed disapproved.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 6a; as added Mar. 25, 2003, D.C. Law 14-235, § 10(b), 49 DCR 9788; Mar. 6, 2007, D.C. Law 16-224, § 101(b), 53 DCR 10225.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-224 revived the provisions of D.C. Law 14-235 that expired on October 1, 2005.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(b) of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-237, December 22, 2005, 53 DCR 249).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(b) of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-323, March 23, 2006, 53 DCR 2567).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 101(b) of Personal Mobility Device Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-528, December 4, 2006, 53 DCR 9826).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 10(b) of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-85, April 4, 2006, law notification 53 DCR 3344).
Editor's Notes
Expiration of previous addition: Section 14 of D.C. Law 14-235 ( 49 DCR 9788), which previously added this section, expired on October 1, 2005.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.03b. Regulations for shared fleet devices

§ 50–2201.03b. Regulations for shared fleet devices.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules implementing the provisions of § 50-2201.03c, including establishing:
(1) Terms and conditions for a SFD permit;
(2) An application process for obtaining a SFD permit;
(3) A process by which a permit may be revoked if the permitted operator does not comply with the terms and conditions of the SFD permit, § 50-2201.03c, or regulations issued pursuant to this section;
(4) The term for which a SFD permit lasts before requiring renewal;
(5) Penalties and fines for violations of the terms and conditions of the SFD permit, § 50-2201.03c, or regulations issued pursuant to this section;
(6) The number of shared fleet devices each permitted operator may operate in the public right-of-way;
(7) The process a permitted operator shall follow and the criteria a permitted operator shall meet, including an explanation of how each criterion is weighted, in order to increase its fleet size;
(8) Insurance requirements for permitted operators, which:
(A) Shall include liability insurance in an amount not less than $1 million per incident, that each permitted operator shall carry; and
(B) May include a required minimum aggregate amount of liability insurance; and
(9) The amount of the performance bond permitted operators shall provide to operate in the District.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 6b; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-203, § 101(b), 67 DCR 13886.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.04a. Operation of personal mobility devices

§ 50–2201.04a. Operation of personal mobility devices.
A personal mobility device shall not be operated:
(1) In the District if it has not been validly registered, unless it is validly registered in another jurisdiction, when required by applicable law of that jurisdiction, and bears readily visible evidence of being registered.
(2) By a person under 16 years of age;
(3) Above the maximum speed limit of 10 miles per hour;
(4) Upon a sidewalk within the Central Business District, as defined by section 9901 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR 9901);
(5) By a person carrying any package, bundle, or other article that hinders the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars; or
(6) On any roadway or sidewalk while the person is wearing a headset, headphone, or earphone, unless the device is used to improve the hearing of a person with a hearing impairment or covers or is inserted in one ear only.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 9a; as added Mar. 25, 2003, D.C. Law 14-235, § 10(c), 49 DCR 9788; Mar. 6, 2007, D.C. Law 16-224, § 101(d), 53 DCR 10225.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-224 revived the provisions of D.C. Law 14-235 that expired on October 1, 2005.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(c) of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-237, December 22, 2005, 53 DCR 249).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 10(c) of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-323, March 23, 2006, 53 DCR 2567).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 101(d) of Personal Mobility Device Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-528, December 4, 2006, 53 DCR 9826).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Personal Mobility Device for Persons with Disabilities Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-195, October 8, 2009, 56 DCR 8126).
Temporary Legislation
Section 2 of D.C. Law 18-89, in par. (4), substituted “9901), unless operated by a person with a disability;” for “9901);”.
Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 18-89 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Motor Vehicle Definition Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-85, April 4, 2006, law notification 53 DCR 3344).
Editor's Notes
Expiration of previous addition: Section 14 of D.C. Law 14-235 ( 49 DCR 9788), which previously added this section, expired on October 1, 2005.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.04c. Motor vehicle moving infractions in work zones; signage required

§ 50–2201.04c. Motor vehicle moving infractions in work zones; signage required.
(a) For any motor vehicle moving infraction, as defined in Chapter 26 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, committed by the driver within a work zone, the civil fine shall be double the amount otherwise prescribed and, in a criminal infraction case, the fine shall be one category higher than the penalty prescribed by law.
(b) Signs or notices shall be affixed at the point of ingress of constriction or work zones alerting drivers of doubled fines and increased penalties for moving infractions within the zone.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1119, ch. 443, § 9c; as added Jan. 23, 2008, D.C. Law 17-67, § 2(b), 54 DCR 11646; Mar. 29, 2018, D.C. Law 22-77, § 3(b), 65 DCR 1555.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(b) of Doubled Fines in Construction and Work Zones Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-149, October 18, 2007, 54 DCR 10894).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(b) of Doubled Fines in Construction and Work Zones Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-252, January 23, 2008, 55 DCR 1264).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.04d. Riders' safe crossing at intersections

§ 50–2201.04d. Riders' safe crossing at intersections.
(a) A rider approaching a stop sign may go straight through the intersection or make a turn without stopping; provided, that the rider:
(1) Is travelling at an appropriate speed to reasonably assess and avoid hazards;
(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and
(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
(b) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may go straight through the intersection or make a left turn; provided, that DDOT has posted signage expressly permitting such movements at that intersection, and that the rider:
(1) Makes a complete stop;
(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and
(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
(c) A rider approaching a steady red traffic control signal may make a right turn, provided that the rider:
(1) Makes a complete stop;
(2) Determines there is no immediate hazard; and
(3) Yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
(d) A rider may follow the pedestrian traffic control signal, including a leading pedestrian interval, for the rider's direction of travel.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 9d; as added Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-49, § 2(b), 60 DCR 15148; Dec. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-214, § 2(c), 69 DCR 14004.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-49 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.04e. Traffic control at intersections. [Not Funded]

§ 50–2201.04e. Traffic control at intersections. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 443, § 9e; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-158, § 8(d), 67 DCR 13057; Dec. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-214, § 2(d), 69 DCR 14004.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-214: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-214 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 24-214 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-158: § 14 of D.C. Law 23-158 provided that the creation of this section by § 8(d) of D.C. Law 23-158 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.06. Garage keeper to report cars damaged in accidents

§ 50–2201.06. Garage keeper to report cars damaged in accidents.
The individual in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident or struck by bullets shall report to a police station within 24 hours after such motor vehicle is received, giving the make of the motor vehicle, the engine number, the registry number, and the name and address of the owner or operator of such motor vehicle. Any such individual failing so to report shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each offense.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1125, ch. 443, § 12; Sept. 14, 1982, D.C. Law 4-145, § 7, 29 DCR 3138.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-719.
1973 Ed., § 40-611.
Editor's Notes
Definitions applicable: For definitions applicable in this section, see § 50-2201.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.07. Control over park system not affected by this part

§ 50–2201.07. Control over park system not affected by this part.
Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to interfere with the exclusive charge and control prior to March 3, 1925, committed to the Director of the National Park Service over the park system of the District, and he or she is hereby authorized and empowered to make and enforce all regulations for the control of vehicles and traffic, and limiting the speed thereof on roads, highways, and bridges within the public grounds in the District, under his or her control, subject to the penalties prescribed in this part.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1126, ch. 443, § 16(b); July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 835, ch. 760, § 3; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-266, § 102(h), 59 DCR 12957.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-721.
1973 Ed., § 40-613.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-266 substituted “he and she” and “his or her” for “he” and “his,” respectively.
Cross References
Parks and playgrounds, regulation of vehicles and traffic, see § 10-105.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 102(h) of Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-429, July 30, 2012, 59 DCR 9387).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-508, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12774).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-3, January 29, 2013, 60 DCR 2762, 20 DCSTAT 410).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-51, April 17, 2013, 60 DCR 6344, 20 DCSTAT 1360).
Transfer of Functions
By Executive Order No. 6166, dated June 10, 1933, the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital was changed to National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations. Act of March 2, 1934, 48 Stat. 389, ch. 38, § 1, abolished National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations and transferred its powers and duties to the National Park Service.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.08. Repeal of certain prior laws; saving clause

§ 50–2201.08. Repeal of certain prior laws; saving clause.
(a) The provisions of the act entitled “An Act regulating the speed of automobiles in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes,” approved June 29, 1906 (34 Stat. 621, ch. 3615), and, in so far as they relate to the regulation of vehicles or vehicle traffic in the District, the provisions of the act entitled “An act to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to make police regulations for the government of said District,” approved January 26, 1887 (24 Stat. 369, ch. 49) and of the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to regulate licenses to proprietors of theaters in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes,” approved February 26, 1892 (27 Stat. 394, Res. 4, 7) and of the act entitled “An act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1918, and for other purposes,” approved March 3, 1917 (39 Stat. 1064, ch. 160), are repealed. The provisions of § 20 of the Act entitled “An Act to prevent the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes,” approved March 3, 1917 (39 Stat. 1129, ch. 165), shall not apply to any person operating any motor vehicle in the District.
(b) Any violation of any provision of law or regulation issued thereunder which is repealed by this part and any liability arising under such provisions or regulations may, if the violation occurred or the liability arose prior to such repeal, be prosecuted to the same extent as if this part had not been enacted.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1125, ch. 443, § 16(a), (c).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-722.
1973 Ed., § 40-614.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part A - Traffic Act, 1925 › § 50–2201.09. Severability

§ 50–2201.09. Severability.
If any provision of this part is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the part and the applicability of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1126, ch. 443, § 18.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-723.
1973 Ed., § 40-615.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.21. Rules for towing and impoundment of vehicles, and vehicle conveyance fees

§ 50–2201.21. Rules for towing and impoundment of vehicles, and vehicle conveyance fees.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules regarding towing and impoundment of vehicles in connection with enforcement of the District’s parking restrictions and to establish the amount of, and implement a system for collecting, a vehicle conveyance fee.
(Sept. 12, 1978, D.C. Law 2-104, § 505, 25 DCR 1275; Mar. 20, 2009, D.C. Law 17-303, § 4(d), 55 DCR 12803.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-704.
1973 Ed., § 40-603.1.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-303 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish from time to time a reasonable fee to be charged for the cost of storing impounded vehicles. Such storage fee shall not be charged for the first 24 hour period in which a vehicle is impounded.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.22. Appeal from assessment of excise tax for title certificates; election of remedies

§ 50–2201.22. Appeal from assessment of excise tax for title certificates; election of remedies.
Any person aggrieved by the assessment of any tax imposed by § 50-2201.03(j) may, within 6 months from the date the person entitled to a certificate of title was notified of the amount of such tax, appeal to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth in §§ 47-3303, 47-3304, 47-3306, 47-3307 and 47-3308, and as the same may hereafter be amended.
(May 27, 1949, 63 Stat. 129, ch. 146, title III, § 303; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 573, 581, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, §§ 156(a), 161(d)(2).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-705.
1973 Ed., § 40-605-1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.23. Mayor may enter into interstate agreement concerning enforcement of traffic laws

§ 50–2201.23. Mayor may enter into interstate agreement concerning enforcement of traffic laws.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia may enter into an interstate agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia or with the State of Maryland, or with both, pursuant to which the parties to such agreement may assist each other in the enforcement of its laws relating to traffic (including parking violations).
(June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 392, Pub. L. 92-327, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-706.
1973 Ed., § 40-603-2.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.24. Office of Registrar of Titles and Tags

§ 50–2201.24. Office of Registrar of Titles and Tags.
The employee of the Department of Transportation who is charged with the immediate responsibility for, and exercises supervision over, the issuance of tags and certificates of title and the registration of motor vehicles and trailers shall be known as the Registrar of Titles and Tags.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 527, ch. 300, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-707.
1973 Ed., § 40-603a.
Editor's Notes
Department of Vehicles and Traffic abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-2201.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.25. Issuance of congressional tags

§ 50–2201.25. Issuance of congressional tags.
After June 28, 1944, no part of any District of Columbia appropriations shall be available for any expense for or incident to the issuance of congressional tags except to those persons set out in § 50-2201.03, including the Speaker and the Vice President.
(June 28, 1944, 58 Stat. 532, ch. 300, § 8.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-708.
1973 Ed., § 40-603b.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.26. Issuance of duplicate congressional tags

§ 50–2201.26. Issuance of duplicate congressional tags.
Each Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and other individual who is authorized by law to be issued a congressional tag for his automobile shall, upon application therefor, be entitled to be issued a duplicate tag bearing the same number.
(Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 684, Pub. L. 95-94, title IV, § 410.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-709.
1973 Ed., § 40-603c.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.27. [Reserved]

§ 50–2201.27. [Reserved].
Reserved for future codification.
(Feb. 27, 1931, 46 Stat. 1429, ch. 317, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-720.
1973 Ed., § 40-612.
Editor's Notes
The act provision formerly codified at this location has been removed from the Code at the request of the Codification Counsel. See now the Editor’s note under §§ 50-1403.01, 50-2201.03, 50-2201.04, and 50-2201.05.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.29. Bus right-of-way at intersections

§ 50–2201.29. Bus right-of-way at intersections.
(a) A motor vehicle driver shall be prohibited from passing to the left and pulling in front of a bus to make a right turn when the bus is at a bus stop at an intersection to receive or discharge passengers; the vehicle shall stay or merge behind the bus to effect its turn.
(b) A person violating subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 or twice the fine prescribed for illegal turns, whichever is greater.
(c) Within 60 days of September 29, 2006, the Mayor shall ensure that affixed on the rear of each bus operating in the District of Columbia is a sticker or decal advising drivers of the prohibition described in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Nothing in this section shall relieve the operator of a bus from complying with all applicable traffic regulations or from otherwise exercising due caution in the operation of a bus.
(e) For the purposes of this section, “Bus” means public transit such as Metrobuses, the Downtown Circulator, the Georgetown Blue Buses, Maryland and Virginia State commuter charters, and Tourmobile vehicles.
(Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-34, § 2a; as added Sept. 29, 2006, D.C. Law 16-165, § 2, 53 DCR 6190.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.30. Special signs for failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks

§ 50–2201.30. Special signs for failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
The District Department of Transportation shall develop and implement a plan to create and post special signs with the following or substantially similar notation: “D.C. Law: Failure to stop for pedestrians in crosswalk punishable by $250 fine”. The signs shall be posted at selected District crosswalks and intersections to alert motorists of the fine for this infraction. The Director of the District Department of Transportation shall be responsible for determining which crosswalks and intersections shall have the signs.
(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-269, § 4, 55 DCR 11015; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 141, 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “pedestrians in crosswalks” for “a pedestrian” in the section heading.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.31. Signs identifying the District as a strict enforcement zone

§ 50–2201.31. Signs identifying the District as a strict enforcement zone.
Within 180 days of May 1, 2013, the Mayor shall post signs identifying the entire District as a strict traffic enforcement zone and warning that automated cameras are used to enforce a wide range of moving violations. The signs shall be posted throughout the District, in locations as determined by the Mayor to be necessary or appropriate.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-307, § 102, 60 DCR 2753.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 102 of the Safety-Based Traffic Enforcement Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-50, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6339, 20 DCSTAT 1356).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-307: Section 401(a) of D.C. Law 19-307 provided that this section shall apply as of May 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.32. Speed limit assessment

§ 50–2201.32. Speed limit assessment.
(a) By November 1, 2013, the Mayor shall complete a District-wide assessment that evaluates the speed limits on the District’s arterials and other streets. The report of the assessment shall include the criteria used for assessing the speed limits. Upon its completion, the assessment shall be posted to the District Department of Transportation’s website. The assessment shall identify a list of recommended speed limits for all District streets based on each of the following independent approaches:
(1) Utilize factors common among transportation officials for the determination of speed limit;
(2) Use factors based on safety and mobility needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit drivers and all other potential road users, as well as factors based on input from local neighborhood representatives and organizations that promote road safety including Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, the Pedestrian Advisory Council, and the Bicycle Advisory Council;
(3) Evaluate whether comparable arterials should have comparable speed limits, and similarly do so for other streets; and
(4) Include, based solely on an engineering perspective, speed limits for the District’s arterials and other streets.
(b) By January 1, 2014, the Mayor shall revise, through rulemaking, existing speed limits throughout the District, as appropriate. Notwithstanding this requirement, the Mayor shall not cause an anti-deficiency as determined by a fiscal impact statement obtained by the Mayor from the Chief Financial Officer.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-307, § 104, 60 DCR 2753.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 104 of the Safety-Based Traffic Enforcement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-50, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6339, 20 DCSTAT 1356).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-307: Section 401(a) of D.C. Law 19-307 provided that this section shall apply as of May 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter I - General Provisions › Part B - Miscellaneous › § 50–2201.33. Emergency speed-limit changes. [Repealed]

§ 50–2201.33. Emergency speed-limit changes. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-307, § 105, 60 DCR 2753; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 6002, 60 DCR 12472.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 6002 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 this section, see § 6002 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 6001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VI of the act may be cited as the “Safety-Based Traffic Enforcement Fine Reduction Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter II - Negligent Homicide › § 50–2203.01. Negligent homicide

§ 50–2203.01. Negligent homicide.
Any person who, by the operation of any vehicle in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner, but not wilfully or wantonly, shall cause the death of another, including a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, shall be guilty of a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or both.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 802(a); June 17, 1935, 49 Stat. 385, ch. 266; June 25, 1936, 49 Stat. 1921, ch. 804; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 578, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 160(a)(3); Sept. 14, 1982, D.C. Law 4-145, § 8, 29 DCR 3138; Mar. 9, 1983, D.C. Law 4-174, § 14, 29 DCR 5753; Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-34, § 3, 34 DCR 5316; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 274, 60 DCR 2064.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-713.
1973 Ed., § 40-606.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2203.02, § 50-2203.03, § 50-2206.51, and § 50-2302.02.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “of not more than $5,000”.
Cross References
Traffic adjudication, violations prosecuted as criminal offenses, see § 50-2302.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 274 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300).
Editor's Notes
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter II - Negligent Homicide › § 50–2203.02. Negligent homicide included in manslaughter where death due to operation of vehicle

§ 50–2203.02. Negligent homicide included in manslaughter where death due to operation of vehicle.
The crime of negligent homicide defined in § 50-2203.01 shall be deemed to be included within every crime of manslaughter charged to have been committed in the operation of any vehicle, and in any case where a defendant is charged with manslaughter committed in the operation of any vehicle, if the jury shall find the defendant not guilty of the crime of manslaughter such jury may, in its discretion, render a verdict of guilty of negligent homicide.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 802(b); June 17, 1935, 49 Stat. 385, ch. 266.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-714.
1973 Ed., § 40-607.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2203.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter II - Negligent Homicide › § 50–2203.03. Immoderate speed not dependent on legal rate of speed

§ 50–2203.03. Immoderate speed not dependent on legal rate of speed.
In any prosecution under § 50-2203.01 or § 50-2203.02, whether the defendant was driving at an immoderate rate of speed shall not depend upon the rate of speed fixed by law for operating such vehicle.
(Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 854, § 802(c); June 17, 1935, 49 Stat. 385, ch. 266.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-715.
1973 Ed., § 40-608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic › Subchapter II-A - Aggressive Driving › § 50–2204.01. Aggressive driving

§ 50–2204.01. Aggressive driving.
(a) It shall be a violation of this section if a person violates 3 or more of the following provisions at the same time or during a single and continuous period of driving within the course of one mile:
(1) Section 2000.4 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2000.4);
(2) Section 2200 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2200);
(3) Section 2201.6 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2201.6);
(4) Section 2201.9 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2201.9);
(5) Section 2202.4 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2202.4);
(6) Section 2205 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2205);
(7) Section 2210.1 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2210.1);
(8) Section 2220 of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2220);
(9) Section 2405.1(e) of Title 18 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (18 DCMR § 2405.1(e)); or
(10) § 50-2201.04.
(b)(1) The penalty for violating this section shall be a fine of $200 and 2 traffic points. The penalties prescribed by this subsection shall be applied in addition to any other penalties provided by law for the offenses listed in subsection (a) of this section.
(2) In addition to any penalty described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who violates this section shall complete traffic school, as approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles, within 90 days of the date on which the infraction is established. Failure to successfully complete the traffic school shall result in the suspension of the driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in the District for a period to be determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(c) A violation of this section shall be processed and adjudicated under the provisions applicable to moving violations set forth in subchapter II of Chapter 23 of this title.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 604, 63 DCR 10143.)
Editor's Notes
For requirement of the issuance of rules to implement title 7 of Law 21-155, see § 703 of D.C. Law 21-155.