§ 5-114.02. Demand for proof of motor vehicle insurance.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Except when circumstances related to safety, law enforcement, or emergency medical care make it impracticable to do so, a law enforcement officer shall demand proof of insurance from the operator of any motor vehicle that:

(1) Has been involved in a traffic accident to which the law enforcement officer has responded; or

(2) Has been lawfully stopped by the law enforcement officer.

(b)(1) The failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to present proof of insurance upon demand, in violation of § 31-2413(a)(7), shall create a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle is being operated without required insurance being in effect, in violation of § 31-2413(a)(3).

(2) If the operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance upon demand, the law enforcement officer shall issue notices of infraction for violations of § 31-2413(a)(3) and (a)(7).

                
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(June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-117, § 102, 53 DCR 2548.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For D.C. Law 16-117, see notes following § 5-114.01.