                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

OPENING AND CLOSING MOTOR VEHICLE DOORS; PENALTY (§ 46.2-818.1)

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.

HISTORY: 2016, c. 607.