SB 736 - Prohibits Opening a Vehicle Door Adjacent to a Lane of Traffic - Virginia Key Vote
Ralph Northam voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- Jan. 25, 2013
- Senate Bill Passed
- Jan. 22, 2013
- Introduced
- Dec. 12, 2012
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Title: Prohibits Opening a Vehicle Door Adjacent to a Lane of Traffic
Title: Prohibits Opening a Vehicle Door Adjacent to a Lane of Traffic
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals from opening motor vehicle doors adjacent to a lane of traffic.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from opening a motor vehicle door on the side adjacent to moving traffic until it is “reasonably safe” to do so (Sec. 1).
- Exempts law enforcement officers, school guards, firefighters, and members of rescue squads who are performing their job duties from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).
- Classifies a violation of this bill as a traffic infraction with a fine of no more than $100 (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Opening a Vehicle Door Adjacent to a Lane of Traffic