Bill Text: VA SB882 | 2015 | Regular Session | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Motor vehicle doors; opening and closing doors, penalty.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2015-02-24 - Left in Transportation [SB882 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2015-SB882-Engrossed.html

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SENATE BILL NO. 882 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 26, 2015 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-818.1, relating to opening of motor vehicle doors. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Petersen ---------- Referred to Committee on Transportation ----------

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.