District of Columbia Code
Part A - Traffic Act, 1925
§ 50–2201.07. Control over park system not affected by this part

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed to interfere with the exclusive charge and control prior to March 3, 1925, committed to the Director of the National Park Service over the park system of the District, and he or she is hereby authorized and empowered to make and enforce all regulations for the control of vehicles and traffic, and limiting the speed thereof on roads, highways, and bridges within the public grounds in the District, under his or her control, subject to the penalties prescribed in this part.
(Mar. 3, 1925, 43 Stat. 1126, ch. 443, § 16(b); July 3, 1926, 44 Stat. 835, ch. 760, § 3; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-266, § 102(h), 59 DCR 12957.)
1981 Ed., § 40-721.
1973 Ed., § 40-613.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-266 substituted “he and she” and “his or her” for “he” and “his,” respectively.
Parks and playgrounds, regulation of vehicles and traffic, see § 10-105.
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 102(h) of Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-429, July 30, 2012, 59 DCR 9387).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-508, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12774).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-3, January 29, 2013, 60 DCR 2762, 20 DCSTAT 410).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 102(h) of the Comprehensive Impaired Driving and Alcohol Testing Program Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-51, April 17, 2013, 60 DCR 6344, 20 DCSTAT 1360).
By Executive Order No. 6166, dated June 10, 1933, the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital was changed to National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations. Act of March 2, 1934, 48 Stat. 389, ch. 38, § 1, abolished National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations and transferred its powers and duties to the National Park Service.

Structure District of Columbia Code

District of Columbia Code

Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Chapter 22 - Regulation of Traffic

Subchapter I - General Provisions

Part A - Traffic Act, 1925

§ 50–2201.01. Short title

§ 50–2201.02. Definitions

§ 50–2201.03. Mayor to make rules; Department of Transportation; Director; Congressional and Council parking; title fees; common carriers; penalties; prosecutions; publication of regulations; excise tax; impoundment for outstanding violations

§ 50–2201.03a. Regulations for personal mobility devices

§ 50–2201.03b. Regulations for shared fleet devices

§ 50–2201.03c. Operation of shared fleet devices

§ 50–2201.04. Speeding and reckless driving

§ 50–2201.04a. Operation of personal mobility devices

§ 50–2201.04b. All-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes

§ 50–2201.04c. Motor vehicle moving infractions in work zones; signage required

§ 50–2201.04d. Bicyclists’ use of leading pedestrian intervals

§ 50–2201.04e. Traffic control at intersections. [Not Funded]

§ 50–2201.05. Fleeing from scene of accident; driving under the influence of liquor or drugs. [Repealed]

§ 50–2201.05a. Establishment of Ignition Interlock System Program

§ 50–2201.05b. Fleeing from a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle

§ 50–2201.05c. Leaving after colliding

§ 50–2201.05d. Object falling or flying from vehicle

§ 50–2201.06. Garage keeper to report cars damaged in accidents

§ 50–2201.07. Control over park system not affected by this part

§ 50–2201.08. Repeal of certain prior laws; saving clause

§ 50–2201.09. Severability