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2019 District of Columbia Code
Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Chapter 18 - Mandatory Use of Seat Belts.
§ 50–1807. Evidentiary value of violation or compliance.
Universal Citation: DC Code § 50–1807 (2019)
Neither a violation of this chapter nor compliance with its terms shall constitute evidence of negligence, evidence of contributory negligence, or a basis for a civil action for damages. Also, a violation or compliance with this chapter shall not be used as a basis for mitigating damages arising from a civil liability.
(Dec. 12, 1985, D.C. Law 6-73, § 8, 32 DCR 6344.)
Prior Codifications1981 Ed., § 40-1607.
Expiration of LawExpiration of Law 6-73
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 50-1801.
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