District of Columbia
D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
623 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.
- § 50-1609 — Definitions
- § 50-1611 — Bicycle registration
- § 50-1612 — Bicycle rental information
- § 50-1621 — Civil action for bicyclists
- § 50-1631 — Definitions
- § 50-1632 — Licensing; violations; identification numbers
- § 50-1633 — Courier company responsibility
- § 50-1634 — Enforcement
- § 50-1641.01 — Definitions
- § 50-1641.02 — Bicycle parking space requirements
- § 50-1641.03 — John A. Wilson Building bicycle parking requirements
- § 50-1641.04 — Mayor’s report on bicycle parking at District government buildings
- § 50-1641.05 — Residential building bicycle parking requirements
- § 50-1641.06 — Increased bicycle parking spaces for office, retail, and service uses
- § 50-1641.07 — Rules; Council review
- § 50-1641.07a — Enforcement
- § 50-1641.08 — Applicability
- § 50-1641.09 — Zoning regulations
- § 50-1651 — Helmet requirement, miscellaneous vehicles
- § 50-1652 — Applicability
- § 50-1701 — Findings; purpose
- § 50-1702 — Definitions
- § 50-1703 — Requirements
- § 50-1703.01 — Child Passenger Safety Program
- § 50-1703.02 — Child Passenger Safety Fund
- § 50-1704 — Seats to conform to federal safety standards
- § 50-1704.01 — Administration
- § 50-1705 — Application of chapter
- § 50-1706 — Penalty; waiver of fine
- § 50-1707 — Evidentiary effect; basis for civil liability
- § 50-1708 — Rules; public information program
- § 50-1731.01 — Short title
- § 50-1731.02 — Definitions
- § 50-1731.03 — Prohibition on distracted driving
- § 50-1731.04 — Restricted use of mobile telephone and other electronic devices
- § 50-1731.05 — Additional restrictions on use of mobile telephone or other electronic devices by school bus drivers and holders of learner’s permits
- § 50-1731.06 — Enforcement; fines and penalties
- § 50-1731.07 — Police officer’s report
- § 50-1731.08 — Education
- § 50-1731.09 — Reporting requirements
- § 50-1731.10 — Rules
- § 50-1801 — Definitions
- § 50-1802 — Use of safety belts required; exceptions
- § 50-1803 — Standards for safety belts
- § 50-1804 — Application of chapter
- § 50-1805 — Public education regarding chapter
- § 50-1806 — Enforcement of chapter
- § 50-1807 — Evidentiary value of violation or compliance
- § 50-1901 — Definitions
- § 50-1902 — Implied consent to blood-alcohol content or blood-drug content tests; administration; accidents
- § 50-1903 — Blood tests; medical professional to withdraw blood
- § 50-1904 — Availability of chemical test results
- § 50-1904.01 — Preliminary breath test
- § 50-1904.02 — Chemical testing after arrest
- § 50-1905 — Test refusal; penalty; evidence of refusal
- § 50-1906 — License revocation or denial order; hearing
- § 50-1907 — Judicial review
- § 50-1908 — Definitions
- § 50-1909 — Preliminary breath test
- § 50-1910 — Chemical testing after arrest
- § 50-1911 — Test refusal; evidence of refusal
- § 50-1912 — Penalty
- § 50-1931 — Pedestrian Advisory Council
- § 50-2001 — Findings
- § 50-2002 — Approval of courses; certificate of completion
- § 50-2003 — Insurance discounts
- § 50-201 — Distinctive markings
- § 50-202 — Official use
- § 50-203 — EPA Miles Per Gallon requirement; restrictions on use of sport utility vehicles
- § 50-204 — Restrictions on the use of official vehicles
- § 50-205 — Bicycle safety enhancements for District-owned, heavy-duty vehicles
- § 50-2101 — Vehicle cover requirement; penalty
- § 50-211.01 — Definitions
- § 50-211.02 — Application; exemptions
- § 50-211.03 — Program establishment
- § 50-211.04 — Program goals
- § 50-211.05 — Acquisition authority
- § 50-211.06 — Alternative fuel
- § 50-211.07 — Employee transportation
- § 50-2111 — Safety impact of fine reductions
- § 50-2201.01 — Short title
- § 50-2201.02 — Definitions
- § 50-2201.03 — Mayor to make rules; Department of Transportation; Director; Congressional and Council parking; title fees; common carriers; penalties; prosecutions; publication of regulations; excise tax; impoundment for outstanding violations
- § 50-2201.03a — Regulations for personal mobility devices
- § 50-2201.04 — Speeding and reckless driving
- § 50-2201.04a — Operation of personal mobility devices
- § 50-2201.04b — Operation of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes
- § 50-2201.04c — Motor vehicle moving infractions in work zones; signage required
- § 50-2201.04d — Bicyclists’ use of leading pedestrian intervals
- § 50-2201.05 — Fleeing from scene of accident; driving under the influence of liquor or drugs
- § 50-2201.05a — Establishment of Ignition Interlock Device Program
- § 50-2201.05b — Fleeing from a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle
- § 50-2201.05c — Leaving after colliding
- § 50-2201.05d — Object falling or flying from vehicle
- § 50-2201.06 — Garage keeper to report cars damaged in accidents
- § 50-2201.07 — Control over park system not affected by this part
- § 50-2201.08 — Repeal of certain prior laws; saving clause
- § 50-2201.09 — Severability
- § 50-2201.21 — Rules for towing and impoundment of vehicles, and vehicle conveyance fees
- § 50-2201.22 — Appeal from assessment of excise tax for title certificates; election of remedies
- § 50-2201.23 — Mayor may enter into interstate agreement concerning enforcement of traffic laws
- § 50-2201.24 — Office of Registrar of Titles and Tags
- § 50-2201.25 — Issuance of congressional tags
- § 50-2201.26 — Issuance of duplicate congressional tags
- § 50-2201.27 — [Reserved]
- § 50-2201.28 — Right-of-way at crosswalks
- § 50-2201.29 — Bus right-of-way at intersections
- § 50-2201.30 — Special signs for failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
- § 50-2201.31 — Signs identifying the District as a strict enforcement zone
- § 50-2201.32 — Speed limit assessment
- § 50-2201.33 — Emergency speed-limit changes
- § 50-2203.01 — Negligent homicide
- § 50-2203.02 — Negligent homicide included in manslaughter where death due to operation of vehicle
- § 50-2203.03 — Immoderate speed not dependent on legal rate of speed
- § 50-2205.01 — Prima facie evidence of intoxication; relevant evidence of use of intoxicating liquor
- § 50-2205.02 — Evidence of intoxication
- § 50-2205.03 — Admissibility of test results
- § 50-2206.01 — Definitions
- § 50-2206.11 — Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or a drug
- § 50-2206.12 — Driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug; commercial vehicle
- § 50-2206.13 — Penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug
- § 50-2206.14 — Operating a vehicle while impaired
- § 50-2206.15 — Penalty for operating a vehicle while impaired
- § 50-2206.16 — Operating under the influence of alcohol or a drug; horse-drawn vehicle
- § 50-2206.17 — Additional penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug; commercial vehicle
- § 50-2206.18 — Additional penalty for impaired driving with a minor in vehicle
- § 50-2206.31 — Operating under the influence of alcohol or a drug; watercraft
- § 50-2206.32 — Penalties for operating watercraft under the influence of alcohol or a drug
- § 50-2206.33 — Operating a watercraft while impaired
- § 50-2206.34 — Penalties for operating watercraft while impaired
- § 50-2206.35 — Harbor Master public awareness campaign
- § 50-2206.36 — Additional penalty for impaired operating with a minor in the watercraft
- § 50-2206.51 — Evidence of impairment
- § 50-2206.52 — Admissibility of chemical test results
- § 50-2206.52a — Presence or testimony of person maintaining breath test instrument in a criminal proceeding
- § 50-2206.52b — Notification regarding admissibility of breath test results in a criminal proceeding
- § 50-2206.52c — Admissibility of chemical test results for a criminal proceeding; blood or urine
- § 50-2206.53 — Prosecution and diversionary program
- § 50-2206.54 — Assessment of alcohol or drug abuse and treatment
- § 50-2206.55 — Revocation of permit or privilege to drive
- § 50-2206.56 — Impounding of vehicle; release of vehicle; liability
- § 50-2206.57 — Mandatory-minimum periods
- § 50-2206.58 — Fines
- § 50-2206.59 — Effect of later repeal or amendment
- § 50-2207.01 — Smoke screens prohibited
- § 50-2207.02 — Tinted windows prohibited
- § 50-2209.01 — Authorized; violations as moving violations; evidence; definition
- § 50-2209.02 — Liability for fines; notice of infraction; hearing
- § 50-2209.03 — Agreement with private entity to provide records and services
- § 50-2209.11 — Automated enforcement expansion plan
- § 50-2301.01 — Purposes
- § 50-2301.02 — Definitions
- § 50-2301.03 — Bureau of Traffic Adjudication and Bureau of Parking and Enforcement established
- § 50-2301.04 — Hearing examiners
- § 50-2301.05 — Monetary sanctions and fees
- § 50-2301.06 — Time computation
- § 50-2301.07 — Regulations
- § 50-2301.08 — Report to Council
- § 50-2301.09 — Department review of records
- § 50-2302.01 — Applicability
- § 50-2302.02 — Exceptions
- § 50-2302.03 — Exception for serious offenders
- § 50-2302.04 — Notice of infraction
- § 50-2302.05 — Answer
- § 50-2302.06 — Hearing
- § 50-2303.01 — Applicability
- § 50-2303.02 — Exceptions for serious offenders
- § 50-2303.02a — Automated parking enforcement system
- § 50-2303.03 — Notice of infraction
- § 50-2303.04 — Civil liability
- § 50-2303.04a — Fleet reconciliation program
- § 50-2303.05 — Answer
- § 50-2303.06 — Hearing
- § 50-2303.07 — Identification of pedestrian offenders
- § 50-2303.08 — Electronic notice
- § 50-2303.11 — Reconsideration
- § 50-2304.01 — Appeals boards
- § 50-2304.02 — Right of appeal
- § 50-2304.03 — Scope of review
- § 50-2304.04 — Time limitation
- § 50-2304.05 — Judicial review
- § 50-2305.01 — Severability
- § 50-2305.02 — Effective date
- § 50-2351 — Definitions
- § 50-2352 — Autonomous vehicles permitted
- § 50-2353 — Vehicle conversion; limited liability of original manufacturer
- § 50-2354 — Rules
- § 50-2401 — Definitions
- § 50-2402 — Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division established
- § 50-2403 — Junk vehicles; nuisances
- § 50-2404 — Abandoned and Junk Vehicle Division Fund
- § 50-2405 — Jurisdiction over Blue Plains Impoundment Lot
- § 50-2406 — Rules
- § 50-2421.01 — Short title
- § 50-2421.02 — Definitions
- § 50-2421.03 — Unlawful acts
- § 50-2421.04 — Removal of abandoned and dangerous vehicles from public space; penalties
- § 50-2421.05 — Removal of abandoned, dangerous, and unlawfully parked vehicles from private property
- § 50-2421.06 — Post-removal disposition of certain vehicles without further notice
- § 50-2421.07 — Impoundment of vehicles, notice to owners and lienholders