§ 21-1105. Opening and closing vehicle doors  


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  •    (a) Opening door. -- A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on any side available to moving traffic unless:

       (1) It is reasonably safe to do so; and

       (2) It can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic.

    (b) Failing to close door. -- A person may not leave a door open on any side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for any period longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 11-1105; 1977, ch. 14, § 2.