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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2352.02. Restrictions on testing

§ 50–2352.02. Restrictions on testing.
The Department may order an AV testing entity to temporarily restrict testing on select roadways, or District-wide, under certain circumstances identified by the Department pursuant to rules, including emergencies, special events, or specific roadway conditions that raise safety concerns. To the maximum extent practicable, the Department shall provide an AV testing entity with reasonable notice about how, where, and when testing will be restricted, and the reasons for such restriction. This section shall only apply to associated autonomous vehicles when under autonomous operation.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3b; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2352.04. Report on full deployment of autonomous vehicles

§ 50–2352.04. Report on full deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Within one year after October 1, 2021, the Department shall transmit to the Council a report that provides recommendations to safely accommodate the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roadways for commercial, personal, and any other use the Department determines. The report may include draft legislation or regulations.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3d; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2352.05. Preexisting testing or operation before testing permit availability

§ 50–2352.05. Preexisting testing or operation before testing permit availability.
(a) An entity operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District before the Department makes an AV testing permit application available pursuant to§ 50-2352.01 may continue operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District until 60 days after the permit application becomes available.
(b) Within 60 days after the Department makes an AV testing permit available, an entity operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District pursuant to subsection (a) shall:
(1) Apply for an AV testing permit; or
(2) Cease operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District.
(c) An entity who applies for an AV testing permit pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section may continue operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District while its application is pending, but the entity shall immediately cease operating or testing autonomous vehicles in the District if its application is denied.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3e; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2352.06. Civil penalties and other sanctions

§ 50–2352.06. Civil penalties and other sanctions.
(a)(1) An AV testing entity that violates this chapter, or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per offense.
(2) Each day of a violation of this chapter, or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties set forth in this subsection shall be applicable to each separate offense.
(b) In addition to, or in lieu of, the civil penalty described in subsection (a) of this section, the Department may modify, suspend, revoke, or deny an AV testing permit issued by the Department for a violation of this chapter, or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to § 50-2352.07.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3f; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2352.07. Administrative appeals

§ 50–2352.07. Administrative appeals.
(a) A person aggrieved by an action of the Department taken pursuant to this chapter, or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this act, may appeal the action of the Department to the Office of Administrative Hearings, pursuant to § 2-1831.03(a). The Office of Administrative Hearing shall provide a de novo hearing and shall determine whether the Department's action was legally proper.
(b) An appeal shall be filed within 15 days after the adverse action of the Department, or, if notice of the adverse action is served by the United States mail or commercial carrier, within 20 days after the adverse action of the Department.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3g; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(c), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2353. Vehicle conversion; limited liability of original manufacturer

§ 50–2353. Vehicle conversion; limited liability of original manufacturer.
(a) The original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an autonomous vehicle shall not be liable in any action resulting from a vehicle defect caused by the conversion of the vehicle, or by equipment installed by the converter, unless the alleged defect was present in the vehicle as originally manufactured.
(b) The conversion of vehicles to autonomous vehicles shall be limited to model years 2009 or later or vehicles built within 4 years of conversion, whichever vehicle is newer.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 4, 60 DCR 2119.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2353.01. Autonomous vehicles study

§ 50–2353.01. Autonomous vehicles study.
By July 1, 2019, the District Department of Transportation, in consultation, as needed, with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer or other District agencies or organizations such as DC Surface Transit, shall make publicly available a study that evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the effects of autonomous vehicles on the District, including:
(1) The effect on the District's economy, including economic development and employment;
(2) The impact on the District government's revenue, including motor vehicle excise taxes, motor vehicle registration fees, motor vehicle fuel taxes, residential parking permit fees, parking meter revenue, fines and fees relating to moving infractions or parking, standing, stopping, and pedestrian infractions, and commercial parking taxes;
(3) The impact on the District's infrastructure, traffic control systems, road use, congestion, curbside management, and public space;
(4) The impact on the District's environment and public health;
(5) The impact on public safety in the District, including the safety of other road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists;
(6) The impact on the District's disability community;
(7) The impact on the various transportation modes in the District, including mass transit, shared-use vehicles, and public and private vehicles-for-hire; and
(8) The need for and use of autonomous vehicle data, including data from autonomous vehicle manufacturers and public and private vehicle-for-hire companies.
(Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 19-278, § 4a; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 6112, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6102 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 23A - Autonomous Vehicles › § 50–2354. Rules

§ 50–2354. Rules.
The Department, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 5, 60 DCR 2119; Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-156, § 2(d), 67 DCR 13048.)
Applicability
Section 7186 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Section 7186 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-154 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-156: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-156 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 23-156 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 23B - Transportation Advisory Councils › Subchapter I - Transit Rider Advisory Council › § 50–2361.01. Definitions

§ 50–2361.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "DDOT" means the District Department of Transportation.
(2) "Local transit" means intra-District streetcar and bus service.
(3) "MAAC" means the Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council.
(4) "TRAC" means the Transit Rider Advisory Council.
(June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 301, 63 DCR 7076.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-124 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-124: § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124 provided that the addition of this section by § 301 of D.C. Law 21-124 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 23B - Transportation Advisory Councils › Subchapter I - Transit Rider Advisory Council › § 50–2361.02. Transit Rider Advisory Council

§ 50–2361.02. Transit Rider Advisory Council.
(a) There is established a Transit Rider Advisory Council.
(b) The TRAC shall be composed of 11 members appointed as follows:
(1) The Director of DDOT, or the Director’s designee;
(2) The Director of the Office of Planning, or the Director’s designee; and
(3)(A) Nine community representatives who are District residents who regularly use local transit and who do not receive a salary from, do business with, or lobby the District government, appointed as follows:
(i) Each Ward Councilmember shall appoint one community representative; and
(ii) The Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight over DDOT shall appoint one community representative.
(B) The community representatives shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, with initial staggered appointments of 3 community representatives appointed for one year, 3 community representatives appointed for 2 years, and 3 community representatives appointed for 3 years. The community representatives to serve the one-year term, the community representatives to serve the 2-year term, and the community representatives to serve the 3-year term shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the TRAC.
(C) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position that became vacant. Community representatives who are appointed to fill vacancies that occur before the expiration of a community representative’s full term shall serve only the unexpired portion of the community representative’s term.
(c) A chairperson shall be elected from among the community representatives at the first meeting of the TRAC, for a term of 2 years, and every 2 years thereafter.
(d) The TRAC shall meet on a quarterly basis, and more often as needed, at times to be determined by the chairperson of the TRAC at the first meeting of the TRAC.
(e) DDOT shall provide the TRAC with an annual operating budget, which shall include funds to maintain a website where the TRAC shall provide a public listing of members, meeting notices, and meeting minutes.
(June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 302, 63 DCR 7076.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-124 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-124: § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124 provided that the addition of this section by § 302 of D.C. Law 21-124 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 23B - Transportation Advisory Councils › Subchapter I - Transit Rider Advisory Council › § 50–2361.03. Functions and operations of the TRAC

§ 50–2361.03. Functions and operations of the TRAC.
(a) The purpose of the TRAC shall be to serve as the advisory body to the Mayor, the Council, and DDOT on matters pertaining to operating, improving, and expanding local transit.
(b)(1) Before the notice of a proposed fare or service adjustment is published in the District of Columbia Register, pursuant to sections § 50-921.35(a-1) or § 50-921.76(a-1), DDOT shall submit the proposed fare or service adjustment, to the TRAC.
(2) The TRAC may hold public hearings on the proposed fare or service adjustment.
(3) Before the expiration of the public comment period on the proposed fare or service adjustment, the TRAC shall submit comments to DDOT on the proposed fare or service adjustment, including proposed modifications to the proposal, if any.
(4) If DDOT does not incorporate the TRAC’s suggested modifications in its final fare or service adjustment, DDOT shall provide the TRAC with a detailed written explanation as to why the proposed modifications were not incorporated into the final fare or service adjustment.
(5) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "fare or service adjustment" shall mean a change in the fare, the creation of a new route, or a significant change to an existing route or schedule of the DC Circulator or DC Streetcar.
(c)(1) Before finalizing a strategic or long-term plan to expand and improve local transit service, DDOT shall submit a draft of the proposed plan to the TRAC.
(2) The TRAC may hold public hearings on the proposed planning plan.
(3) Within 45 days, the TRAC shall submit comments to DDOT on the proposed plan, including proposed modifications to the plan, if any.
(4) If DDOT does not incorporate the TRAC’s suggested modifications into the final plan, the agency shall provide the TRAC with a detailed written explanation as to why the proposed modifications were not incorporated into the final plan.
(June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 303, 63 DCR 7076.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-124 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-124: § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124 provided that the addition of this section by § 303 of D.C. Law 21-124 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 23B - Transportation Advisory Councils › Subchapter II - Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council › § 50–2361.31. Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council

§ 50–2361.31. Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council.
(a) There is established a Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council.
(b) The MAAC shall be composed of 9 members appointed as follows:
(1) The Director of DDOT, or the Director’s designee;
(2) The Director of the Office of Disability Rights, or the Director’s designee;
(3) The Director of the Office of Human Rights, or the Director’s designee;
(4)(A) Six community representatives, who are District residents and who represent the disability advocacy community, appointed by the Mayor.
(B) The community representatives shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, with initial staggered appointments of 2 community representatives appointed for one year, 2 community representatives appointed for 2 years, and 2 community representatives appointed for 3 years. The community representatives to serve the one-year term, the community representatives to serve the 2-year term, and the community representatives to serve the 3-year term shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the MAAC.
(C) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position that became vacant. Community representatives who are appointed to fill vacancies that occur before the expiration of a community representative’s full term shall serve only the unexpired portion of the community representative’s term.
(c) A chairperson shall be elected from among the 6 community representatives at the first meeting of the MAAC, for a term of 2 years, and every 2 years thereafter.
(d) The MAAC shall meet on a quarterly basis, and more often as needed, at times to be determined by the chairperson of the MAAC at the first meeting of the MAAC.
(e) DDOT shall provide the MAAC with reasonable and accessible accommodations for holding meetings and an annual operating budget, which shall include funds to maintain a website where the MAAC shall provide a public listing of members, meeting notices, and meeting minutes.
(f) The purpose of the MAAC shall be to serve as the advisory body to the Mayor, the Council, and District agencies on making local transit and public space in the District more accessible to persons with disabilities.
(June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 304, 63 DCR 7076.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-124 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-124: § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124 provided that the addition of this section by § 304 of D.C. Law 21-124 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 23B - Transportation Advisory Councils › Subchapter II - Multimodal Accessibility Advisory Council › § 50–2361.32. Discussion of advisory council recommendations

§ 50–2361.32. Discussion of advisory council recommendations.
(a) At least once every 6 months, the Director of DDOT, or the Director’s designee, shall meet separately with the chairperson of the Bicycle Advisory Council, the Pedestrian Advisory Council, the TRAC, and the MAAC to discuss recommendations provided by the advisory councils to DDOT.
(b) Following each meeting held pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, DDOT shall make publicly available all recommendations discussed between DDOT and the advisory councils, DDOT’s decision in response to the recommendations, and an explanation of the decision made by DDOT.
(June 22, 2016, D.C. Law 21-124, § 305, 63 DCR 7076.)
Applicability
Section 7011 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-124 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-124: § 601 of D.C. Law 21-124 provided that the addition of this section by § 305 of D.C. Law 21-124 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 23C - Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas › § 50–2371. Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Area Program

§ 50–2371. Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Area Program.
(a) There is established the Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Area Program ("Program"), which shall be implemented by the District Department of Transportation ("DDOT"). The purpose of the Program shall be to enhance implementation of rapid infrastructure changes and enforcement attention in specific geographic areas identified pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(b)(1) Under the Program, DDOT shall designate corridors, including blocks immediately adjacent to the corridor, around the District as Priority Areas, taking into account the following criteria:
(A) Use by bicyclists and pedestrians;
(B) The frequency of collisions involving a pedestrian or bicyclist;
(C) The severity of collisions involving a pedestrian or bicyclist; and
(D) Any other bicycle and pedestrian safety data collected by DDOT.
(2) Upon being designated a Priority Area, a corridor shall retain that designation for at least 5 years.
(c) By July 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council a report that includes detailed information about the implementation of the Program, including:
(1) An explanation of why each Priority Area was selected;
(2) A summary of the improvements made in the previous year to each Priority Area, including the use of automated traffic enforcement, the use of traffic control officers, temporary traffic safety improvements, and long-term modifications; and
(3) A description of modifications to traffic patterns and infrastructure that DDOT recommends occur within each Priority Area, and a timeline for implementing the modifications, which may include:
(A) Not allowing a right turn when a motor vehicle operator has a red light at a signalized intersection;
(B) A reduction of the speed limit;
(C) The installation of protected bicycle infrastructure; and
(D) The increased use of traffic control officers and the automated traffic enforcement system.
(d) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this section.
(e) For the purposes of this section, the term:
(1) "Collision" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 50-2201.02(3).
(2) "Motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 50-2201.02(11).
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 201, 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 23D - Complete Streets › § 50–2382. Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan. [Not Funded]

§ 50–2382. Multimodal Long-Range Transportation Plan. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 302; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-158, § 7(e), 67 DCR 13057.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-158: § 14 of D.C. Law 23-158 provided that the creation of this section by § 7(e)(3) 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 23D - Complete Streets › § 50–2383. Incident report required. [Not Funded]

§ 50–2383. Incident report required. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-155, § 303; as added Dec. 23, 2020, D.C. Law 23-158, § 7(e), 67 DCR 13057.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 23-158: § 14 of D.C. Law 23-158 provided that the creation of this section by § 7(e)(3) 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 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter I - Administrative Provisions › § 50–2401. Definitions

§ 50–2401. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the terms used shall have the same meaning as those defined in § 50-2421.02.
(Sept. 9, 1989, D.C. Law 8-24, § 2, 36 DCR 4575; Feb. 28, 1996, D.C. Law 11-95, § 4, 42 DCR 7180; Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-267, § 3, 48 DCR 1248; Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 13(c)(1), 50 DCR 6579.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-831.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-267 rewrote pars. (1)(D) and (2).
D.C. Law 15-35 rewrote the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 13(c)(1) of the Removal and Disposition of Abandoned, Dangerous and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 15-104, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5534).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 13(c)(1) of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
Effective Dates
Section 12 of D.C. Law 8-24 provided that the act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council of the District of Columbia to override the veto) as provided in § 1-206.02(c)(1), and publication in either the District of Columbia Register, the District of Columbia Statutes-at-Large, or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; or by November 1, 1989, whichever occurs later. D.C. Law 8-24 was effective September 9, 1989.
Editor's Notes
Application of Law 15-35: Section 15 of D.C. Law 15-35 provided: “This act shall apply to all vehicles impounded after its effective date. This act shall also apply to all vehicles impounded prior to its effective date provided that notice is sent to the owners and lien holders in accordance with the provisions of subsections 7(b) or (c), as is applicable.”
Effect of repeal provisions: Section 14 of D.C. Law 15-35 provided: “Any repeal of a law or regulation by this act shall not invalidate any enforcement action, adjudication, or any other action made or taken pursuant to such law or regulation.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter I - Administrative Provisions › § 50–2403. Junk vehicles; nuisances. [Repealed]

§ 50–2403. Junk vehicles; nuisances. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 9, 1989, D.C. Law 8-24, § 4, 36 DCR 4575; Oct 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 13(c)(3), 50 DCR 6579.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-833.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 13(c)(3) of the Removal and Disposition of Abandoned, Dangerous and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 15-104, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5534).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 13(c)(3) of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
See note § 40-812.1.
Short Title
Short title: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-2401.
Effective Dates
Section 12 of D.C. Law 8-24 provided that the act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council of the District of Columbia to override the veto) as provided in § 1-206.02(c)(1), and publication in either the District of Columbia Register, the District of Columbia Statutes-at-Large, or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; or by November 1, 1989, whichever occurs later. D.C. Law 8-24 was effective September 9, 1989.
Editor's Notes
Effect of repeal provisions: Section 14 of D.C. Law 15-35 provided: “Any repeal of a law or regulation by this act shall not invalidate any enforcement action, adjudication, or any other action made or taken pursuant to such law or regulation.”
Application of Law 15-35: Section 15 of D.C. Law 15-35 provided: “This act shall apply to all vehicles impounded after its effective date. This act shall also apply to all vehicles impounded prior to its effective date provided that notice is sent to the owners and lien holders in accordance with the provisions of subsections 7(b) or (c), as is applicable.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter I - Administrative Provisions › § 50–2404. Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund. [Repealed]

§ 50–2404. Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 9, 1989, D.C. Law 8-24, § 5, 36 DCR 4575; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 602, 50 DCR 5668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-834.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 602 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613).
For temporary (90 day) deposit of monies from the Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund into the General Fund, see § 604 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 602 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
For temporary (90 day) deposit of monies from the Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund into the General Fund, see § 604 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
Short Title
Short title: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-2401.
Short title of subtitle A of title VI of Law 15-39: Section 601 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided that subtitle A of title VI of the act may be cited as the Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund Amendment Act of 2003.
Effective Dates
Section 12 of D.C. Law 8-24 provided that the act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council of the District of Columbia to override the veto) as provided in § 1-206.02(c)(1), and publication in either the District of Columbia Register, the District of Columbia Statutes-at-Large, or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; or by November 1, 1989, whichever occurs later. D.C. Law 8-24 was effective September 9, 1989.
Editor's Notes
Section 604 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided: “Upon the effective date of this title, any monies that are in the Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund shall upon its dissolution be deposited into the General Fund.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter I - Administrative Provisions › § 50–2405. Jurisdiction over Blue Plains Impoundment Lot

§ 50–2405. Jurisdiction over Blue Plains Impoundment Lot.
Within 90 days of September 9, 1989, the Mayor shall transfer jurisdiction of the Blue Plains Impoundment Lot from the Metropolitan Police Department to the Department of Public Works to store and auction abandoned vehicles and submit a feasibility study with recommendations on the use of private contractors to store and auction abandoned vehicles.
(Sept. 9, 1989, D.C. Law 8-24, § 8, 36 DCR 4575.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-835.
Effective Dates
Section 12 of D.C. Law 8-24 provided that the act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council of the District of Columbia to override the veto) as provided in § 1-206.02(c)(1), and publication in either the District of Columbia Register, the District of Columbia Statutes-at-Large, or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; or by November 1, 1989, whichever occurs later. D.C. Law 8-24 was effective September 9, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter I - Administrative Provisions › § 50–2406. Rules

§ 50–2406. Rules.
Within 90 days from September 9, 1989, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this act. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(Sept. 9, 1989, D.C. Law 8-24, § 11, 36 DCR 4575.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 40-836.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) provisions for the removal and disposition of abandoned, dangerous, and unlawfully parked vehicles, see §§ 2 to 12, 14, and 15 of the Removal and Disposition of Abandoned, Dangerous and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 15-104, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5534).
References in Text
“This act”, referred to in the first sentence, is D.C. Law 8-24.
Effective Dates
Section 12 of D.C. Law 8-24 provided that the act shall take effect after a 30-day period of Congressional review following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council of the District of Columbia to override the veto) as provided in § 1-206.02(c)(1), and publication in either the District of Columbia Register, the District of Columbia Statutes-at-Large, or the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; or by November 1, 1989, whichever occurs later. D.C. Law 8-24 was effective September 9, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.01. Short title

§ 50–2421.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Act of 2003.”
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 1, 50 DCR 6579.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2624.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 2 to 12, 14, 15, of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.03. Unlawful acts

§ 50–2421.03. Unlawful acts.
It shall be a violation of Chapter 23 of this title for any person to park, leave unattended, or store:
(1) An abandoned or dangerous vehicle on public space; except, that it shall be a defense to a violation under this paragraph if the vehicle owner filed a report, including the time and date of the event, with the Metropolitan Police Department or the vehicle owner's insurer about the damage to the vehicle, prior to receiving the Notice of Infraction;
(2) Any motor vehicle on private property without the consent of the property owner; or
(3) An abandoned or dangerous vehicle on private property, even with the consent of the property owner, unless the vehicle is:
(A) Kept in a lawful enclosed structure or building completely shielded from the view of individuals on the adjoining properties; or
(B) Lawfully stored or kept on the property of a business engaged in the lawful repair, storage, salvage, or disposal of vehicles.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 3, 50 DCR 6579; July 22, 2022, D.C. Law 24-144, § 2(b), 69 DCR 006261.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2421.02, § 50-2421.04, § 50-2421.05, § 50-2421.07, and § 50-2421.09.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 3 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.05. Removal of abandoned, dangerous, and unlawfully parked vehicles from private property

§ 50–2421.05. Removal of abandoned, dangerous, and unlawfully parked vehicles from private property.
The District government or any towing company at the direction of the Department shall remove a motor vehicle parked, left, or stored, on private property in violation of § 50-2421.03(2) or (3), as follows:
(1) A vehicle parked, left, or stored without the consent of the property owner shall be removed immediately after a notice of infraction is issued and conspicuously placed on the vehicle.
(2) A dangerous vehicle shall be removed, with or without the consent of the property owner, immediately after a notice of infraction is issued and conspicuously placed on the vehicle.
(3)(A) An abandoned vehicle shall be removed, with or without the consent of the property owner, 45 days after a warning notice has been mailed by first class mail to the last known address of the property owner, as indicated on the records of the Office of Tax and Revenue. For the purposes of this subsection, notice may run concurrently with the period of time required to establish that the vehicle is abandoned, as defined in § 50-2421.02.
(B) The warning notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the make and model of the vehicle, the date that the vehicle was observed on the property, and the date that the District is authorized to remove, impound, or dispose of the vehicle if the vehicle remains unenclosed on the property.
(C) The warning notice shall be mailed after the first sighting of a vehicle that meets the physical characteristics of an abandoned vehicle. A notice of infraction shall be conspicuously placed on the vehicle prior to its removal. The notice shall also include a telephone number, and website if any, that will inform the owner how to contact the Department to certify that the vehicle is not abandoned.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 5, 50 DCR 6579.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2402.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 5 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.06. Post-removal disposition of certain vehicles without further notice

§ 50–2421.06. Post-removal disposition of certain vehicles without further notice.
Except for vehicles removed after traffic accidents, the Department may, without further notice, dispose of a dangerous vehicle or abandoned vehicle removed from the public space or private property pursuant to any District law or regulation if the vehicle does not display a valid vehicle identification number and recognizable registration.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 6, 50 DCR 6579.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 50-2201.03 and § 50-2421.07.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 6 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.08. Vehicle reclamation periods

§ 50–2421.08. Vehicle reclamation periods.
(a) An impounded vehicle removed from public or private property pursuant to this subchapter shall be reclaimed within 28 days after the impoundment notice sent pursuant to § 50-2421.07(b).
(b) All other vehicles impounded pursuant to this subchapter, or pursuant to any other law or regulation, shall be reclaimed within 28 days after the date of the impoundment notice sent pursuant to § 50-2421.07(b).
(c) If the address of the owner and lienholders of an impounded vehicle is unknown, the vehicle shall be reclaimed within 14 days after the publication date of reclamation notices published pursuant to § 50-2421.07(d).
(Oct 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 8, 50 DCR 6579.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 22-2724 and § 50-2421.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 8 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.11. Owners and lienholders remedy

§ 50–2421.11. Owners and lienholders remedy.
An owner or lienholder who fails to reclaim a vehicle within the time prescribed shall nevertheless be entitled to recover the fair market value of any vehicle disposed of pursuant to this subchapter if:
(1) The owner or lienholder requests a hearing with respect to the notices of infractions that provided the basis for the impoundment of the vehicle;
(2) The hearing is requested within 60 days after the issuance of the notices of infraction;
(3) A hearing examiner dismisses the notices of infraction or finds no liability; and
(4) The owner or lienholder establishes the vehicle’s fair market value by a preponderance of the evidence; provided, that if the District has sold the vehicle, the price paid by a good faith purchaser, other than the owner, shall establish a rebuttable presumption of the fair market value of the vehicle.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 11, 50 DCR 6579.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 11 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.12. Rulemaking authority

§ 50–2421.12. Rulemaking authority.
The Directors of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) are authorized, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, to promulgate, amend or repeal rules, or establish or modify cost-based fees that are within the scope of their individual authority in order to implement the provisions of this subchapter, through separate or joint rulemakings. If the District enters into contracts with towing companies, or other contractors, that provide for such companies to receive full or salvage title to unclaimed vehicles, the Director of DPW or the DMV may promulgate rules to implement the transfers consistent with the provisions of this subchapter.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 12, 50 DCR 6579.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 12 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic › Chapter 24 - Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Removal › Subchapter II - Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles › § 50–2421.14. Effect of the repeal of provisions

§ 50–2421.14. Effect of the repeal of provisions.
Any repeal of a law or regulation by this subchapter or section 13 of D.C. Law 15-35 shall not invalidate any enforcement action, adjudication, or any other action made or taken pursuant to such law or regulation.
(Oct. 28, 2003, D.C. Law 15-35, § 14, 50 DCR 6579.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of this section, see § 14 of Removal and Disposition of Abandoned and Other Unlawfully Parked Vehicles Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-171, October 6, 2003, 50 DCR 9163).