District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic

D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1621: Civil action for bicyclists

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A bicyclist who wins a civil case for assault or battery by a motorist may recover $1,000 minimum damages, attorney's fees, and costs, or actual damages if greater.

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