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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Whenever the Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) makes a written report on an accident involving a motor vehicle, the report shall include the following information:
(1) Whether a mobile telephone or other electronic device was present in the motor vehicle;
(2) Whether the use of a mobile telephone or other electronic device by a motor vehicle operator may have contributed to the cause of the accident; and
(3) Whether any other distraction may have contributed to the cause of the accident.
(b) The MPD shall provide a copy of each accident report to the District Department of Transportation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-1731.07. Police officer's report. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-1731-07/
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