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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 545.418. Opening Vehicle Doors

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A person may not:

(1) open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic;  or

(2) leave a door on the side of a vehicle next to moving traffic open for longer than is necessary to load or unload a passenger.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 545.418. Opening Vehicle Doors - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-545-418.html


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