SB882: Motor vehicle doors; opening and closing doors, penalty.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-818.1 as follows:
§ 46.2-818.1. Opening and closing motor vehicle doors; penalty.
No [ person operator
] shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving
traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so.
A violation of this section shall constitute a traffic
infraction punishable by a fine of not more than [ $100
$50 ] . No demerit points
shall be awarded by the Commissioner for a violation of this section.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any law-enforcement officer, school guard, firefighter, or member of a rescue squad engaged in the performance of his duties.
SENATE BILL NO. 882
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-818.1 as follows:
§ 46.2-818.1. Opening and closing motor vehicle doors; penalty.
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so.
A violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $100. No demerit points shall be awarded by the Commissioner for a violation of this section.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any law-enforcement officer, school guard, firefighter, or member of a rescue squad engaged in the performance of his duties.