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Va. Code § 46.2-818.1: Opening and closing motor vehicle doors; penalty

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  1. Title 46.2. MOTOR VEHICLES
  2. Subtitle III. OPERATION
  3. Chapter 8. REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
  4. Article 1. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

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.2016, c. 607.

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