# D.C. Code § 50-1606: Contributory negligence

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1606

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 50-1606
- **Heading:** Contributory negligence
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 50 / Chapter 16 / § 50-1606

## Text

Failure to wear a helmet as described in this subchapter shall not be considered as evidence of either negligence per se, contributory negligence, or assumption of the risk in any civil suit arising out of any accident in which a person under 16 years of age is injured. Failure to wear a helmet shall not be a admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action, nor in any way diminish or reduce the damages recoverable in such action.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 50-1601 § 50-1601. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1601.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1602 § 50-1602. Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation and Safety Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1602.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1603 § 50-1603. Office of Bicycle Transportation and Safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1603.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1604 § 50-1604. District of Columbia Bicycle Advisory Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1604.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1605 § 50-1605. Helmet use requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1605.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1606 § 50-1606. Contributory negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1606.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1607 § 50-1607. Child safety helmet education program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1607.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1608 § 50-1608. Child safety helmet assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1608.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1609 § 50-1609. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1609.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1611 § 50-1611. Bicycle registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1611.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1612 § 50-1612. Bicycle rental information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1612.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1621 § 50-1621. Civil action for bicyclists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1621.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1631 § 50-1631. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1631.md)
- [D.C. Code § 50-1632 § 50-1632. Licensing; violations; identification numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T50_C16_S50-1632.md)

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