D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 31-1907

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 31-1907 - PENALTIES

1907.1

Each violation of this chapter by a private sedan operator shall subject the operator to:

(a) A civil fine established by Chapter 20 of this title;

(b) Impoundment pursuant to the Impoundment Act, where a vehicle is operated without a document required by § 1904.1(e);

(c) Enforcement action other than a civil fine, as provided in Chapter 7; or

(d) A combination of the sanctions enumerated in parts (a) through (c).

1907.2

Each violation of this chapter by a private sedan business shall subject the business to:

(a) A civil fine established by Chapter 20 of this title;

(b) Enforcement action other than a civil fine, as provided in Chapter 7; or

(c) A combination of the sanctions enumerated in parts (a) and (b).

1907.3

The civil fines for violations of this chapter by a private sedan business or private sedan operator are set forth in Chapter 20 of this title.

1907.4

An operator charged with a violation of § 1906.7 for false dispatch may be adjudicated liable for the lesser-included violation of solicitation or acceptance of a street hail, in the discretion of the trier of fact based on the evidence presented, but shall not be held liable for both violations.

1907.5

In addition to any other penalty or action authorized by a provision of this title, the Office may report violations to another government agency for appropriate action which may include the denial, revocation or suspension of any license that may be issued by the other agency.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 31, r. 31-1907

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 338 (1/8/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 7668 (5/20/2016)