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D.C. Code § 50-1801 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Motor vehicle” means an automotive transportation device with more than 3 wheels and a seating capacity of 8 or less passengers, not including the driver, but the term does not include vehicles used for farm purposes. (2) “Properly…
D.C. Code § 50-1802 Use of safety belts required; exceptions
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(a) Except as provided in Chapter 17 of this title, the driver and all passengers in a motor vehicle shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt while the driver is in control of the vehicle. (b) This section does not apply to operators or passengers under the followi…
D.C. Code § 50-1803 Standards for safety belts
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Safety belts shall conform to applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards established pursuant to § 103 of title 1 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. § 1392 ).
D.C. Code § 50-1804 Application of chapter
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This chapter shall apply to drivers operating a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia and their passengers.