D.C. Code § 50-1301.34
The provisions of this chapter requiring the deposit of proof of financial responsibility, subject to certain exemptions, shall apply with respect to persons who have been convicted of or forfeited bail for certain offenses under motor vehicle laws or who have failed to pay judgments upon causes of action arising out of ownership, maintenance, or use of vehicles of a type subject to registration under the laws of the District of Columbia.
May 25, 1954, 68 Stat. 129, ch. 222, § 34
Apr. 20, 2024, D.C. Law 25-161, § 3(b)
May 21, 2026, D.C. Law 26-122, § 2
1973 Ed., § 40-450.
1981 Ed., § 40-434.
Applicability of D.C. Law 25-161: § 8 of D.C. Law 25-161 provided that the change made to this section by § 3(b) of D.C. Law 25-161 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Section 2 of D.C. Law 26-122 provided that the amendments made to this section by section 3(b) of D.C. Law 25-161 shall apply as of March 4, 2026. Therefore those amendments have been implemented.
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of STEER Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (D.C. Law 26-122, May 21, 2026, 73 DCR 5073).