District of Columbia § 50-1621 Civil action for bicyclists.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 50-1621 — Civil action for bicyclists.

District of Columbia·Title 50 Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.·Ch. 16 Regulation of Bicycles.·Subch. I-A Access to Justice for Bicyclists.

(a)An individual who, while riding a bicycle, is the victim of an assault or battery by a motorist, and prevails in a civil action for such assault or battery, shall be entitled to:

(1)Statutory damages of $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater;

(2)Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; provided, that the total amount of damages is less than $10,000; and

(3)Any other relief available under the law.

(b)For the purposes of this section, the term “motorist” means an individual who operates a motor vehicle, as defined in § 50-2301.02(5A) .

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(a) An individual who, while riding a bicycle, is the victim of an assault or battery by a motorist, and prevails in a civil action for such assault or battery, shall be entitled to:

(1) Statutory damages of $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater;

(2) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; provided, that the total amount of damages is less than $10,000; and

(3) Any other relief available under the law.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “motorist” means an individual who operates a motor vehicle, as defined in § 50-2301.02(5A) .

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