{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-110.03-perm","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 50-110.03(Perm)","heading":"Operation of a personal delivery device.","body":"\n      *NOTE: This codification is not the most current. To see the current law, click this link Current Version*\n      \n\n(a)\nA permit holder may operate a PDD that complies with this chapter on sidewalks and crosswalks in the District.\n\n(b)\nTo operate in the District, a PDD shall:\n(1)\nObey all traffic control devices and signs;\n(2)\nOperate in a safe and non-hazardous manner that does not endanger traffic or property;\n(3)\nNot unreasonably interfere with traffic;\n(4)\nNot transport any hazardous materials or waste; and\n(5)\nClearly and conspicuously display the contact information of the permit holder operating the PDD.\n\n(c)\nA PDD shall have the same obligations and rights-of-way as a pedestrian under similar circumstances, except that a PDD shall yield the right-of-way to traffic.\n\n(d)\nNotwithstanding any other law, a PDD shall not constitute a vehicle or motor vehicle for any purpose.\n\n(e)\n(1)\nIf a technology failure or loss of communication occurs during the operation of a PDD, the PDD shall alert the operator and, if the PDD operator is unable to assume direct control of the device, come to an off-roadway stop.\n(2)\nIf a PDD comes to an off-roadway stop under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the owner of the PDD shall promptly remove the PDD.","path":["Title 99. Reserved sections."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-110.03(Perm)","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"029533cdba72b51492067d89fffd20279d3788dbd53890cebd5bb6330a33525e","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-2-1931-perm","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-110.01-perm"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}