Bill Text: VA SB117 | 2016 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Motor vehicle doors; operator to wait for a reasonable opportunity to open.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-01 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0607) [SB117 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2016-SB117-Chaptered.html
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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 operator shall open the door of a parked motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving vehicular 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 $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, firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel engaged in the performance of his duties. |
