Title 50 — Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
39 chapters · 624 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 50-2701 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abandoned vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 50-2421.02. (2) “Accident vehicle” means any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that was towed from the scene of an accident pursuant to section 406 of Title 16 of th…
D.C. Code § 50-2702 Removal of abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicles by private tow companies; notice of removal
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(a) An abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicle may be removed from public space or private property and stored by a private towing company at a storage facility consistent with chapter 4 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. Within 5 days after t…
D.C. Code § 50-2703 Vehicle reclamation period
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A vehicle that is towed and stored pursuant to this chapter shall be reclaimed within 28 days after the date of the notice sent pursuant to § 50-2702(a); except, that if the address of either the owner or the lienholders is unknown, the vehicle shall be reclaimed within 14 days a…
D.C. Code § 50-2704 Procedures for reclaiming abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicles that have been privately towed and stored
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An owner or lienholder, or person duly authorized by either, may reclaim an abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicle that was towed by a private company and is stored on a private lot at any time before the expiration of the reclamation period by: (1) Appearing at the fac…
D.C. Code § 50-2705 Effect of failure to reclaim vehicle; issuance of scrap title
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(a) If a vehicle is not reclaimed within the reclamation period in accordance with § 50-2703, the towing company in possession of the vehicle may submit an application for a scrap title to the Director, along with any information or documents that the Director may reasonably requ…
D.C. Code § 50-2706 Rulemaking
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The Mayor, or designee, is authorized, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, to promulgate, amend, or repeal rules and to establish or modify cost-based fees to implement the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 50-2707 Effect of repeal
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The repeal of any law or regulation as a result of the enactment of this chapter shall not invalidate any enforcement action, adjudication, or other action made or taken pursuant to that law or regulation.
D.C. Code § 50-2708 Applicability
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(a) This chapter shall apply to all vehicles towed by a private tow company under § 50-2702(a) after June 22, 2006. (b) This chapter shall also apply to all vehicles towed prior to June 22, 2006; provided, that notice is sent to the owners in accordance with § 50-2702(a) or publi…