2017 District of Columbia Code
Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 9 - Department of Motor Vehicles.
Subchapter I - Establishment and Organization.
§ 50–902. Purpose.

Universal Citation: DC Code § 50–902 (2017)

The DMV is charged with helping to improve the District of Columbia’s economic competitiveness and quality of life by fostering the safe operation of motor vehicles on District streets in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 1823, 45 DCR 7193.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 40-152.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary addition of chapter, see note to § 50-901.

For temporary (90-day) addition of Chapter 1A, see notes following § 50-901.

Editor's Notes

Application of D.C. Law 12-175: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-901.

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