(a)  Cause of Action.⁠—A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.

(b)  Remedies.⁠—The court may award⁠—

(1)  actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;

(2)  punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;

(3)  reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and

(4)  such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.