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Chapter 20. Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course Certification.

§ 50–2001. Findings. [Repealed]

Repealed.

§ 50–2002. Approval of courses; certificate of completion.

(a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall establish criteria and guidelines for the approval of motor vehicle accident prevention courses ("course") for all licensed drivers.

(b) An approved classroom course shall require that each student receives a minimum of 6 hours of instruction for the initial course and 4 hours of instruction for the renewal courses.

(c) An approved online course shall require that each student receives validation of instruction that is equal to or greater than that offered in a classroom course.

(d) All course criteria shall endeavor to be consistent with the goals of the District's Vision Zero Initiative, including a focus on how drivers can ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists.

(e) An individual who successfully completes an approved course shall be issued a certificate of completion by the organization operating the course.

§ 50–2003. Insurance discounts.

(a) All insurance companies authorized to sell motor vehicle insurance in the District of Columbia shall provide a discount in the amount charged for a motor vehicle insurance policy to all licensed drivers who have successfully completed an approved course.

(b) Any schedule of rates or any rating plan for a motor vehicle insurance policy approved by the Department of Insurance shall provide for an appropriate 2-year discount in the premiums for all licensed drivers who have successfully completed an approved course.

(c) A certificate of completion issued pursuant to § 50-2002(e) shall qualify an individual for the discount set forth in subsection (b) of this section during the 2-year period immediately following issuance of the certificate.

(d) An individual shall complete an approved course every 2 years in order to continue to be eligible for a discount in the premiums of a motor vehicle policy of insurance provided pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.