D.C. Code § 50-205: Bicycle safety enhancements for heavy-duty vehicles.

(a)

The Mayor shall:

(1)

Equip all District-owned, heavy-duty vehicles with the following:

(A)

Blind-spot mirrors;

(B)

Reflective blind-spot warning stickers; and

(C)

Side-underrun guards to prevent bicyclists, other vehicles, or pedestrians from sliding under rear wheels.

(2)

Require that operators of District-owned, heavy-duty vehicles receive bicycle and pedestrian safety training from a curriculum and instructors that are approved by the District Department of Transportation.

(a-1)

Effective January 1, 2017, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the District shall be equipped with the following:

(1)

Blind-spot mirrors or a blind-spot camera system; and

(2)

Reflective blind-spot warning stickers.

(a-2)

Effective January 1, 2019, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the District shall be equipped with side-underrun guards to prevent bicyclists, other vehicles, or pedestrians from sliding under rear wheels.

(b)

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section within 180 days of March 25, 2009.