{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-1807","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 50-1807","heading":"Evidentiary value of violation or compliance.","body":"Neither a violation of this chapter nor compliance with its terms shall constitute evidence of negligence, evidence of contributory negligence, or a basis for a civil action for damages. Also, a violation or compliance with this chapter shall not be used as a basis for mitigating damages arising from a civil liability.","path":["Title 50. Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.","Chapter 18. Mandatory Use of Seat Belts."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-1807","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"a03c9caa89bdaafbb38a21fba1f818caa72f3639c002422580c52359d18705e0","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-1806","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-1831"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}