Section 66-7-367 - Improper opening of doors.

66-7-367. Improper opening of doors.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to:   

A.     open the door of a vehicle on the side near moving traffic unless:   

(1)     it is reasonably safe to do so; and   

(2)     the door can be opened without interfering with the movement of traffic; or   

B.     leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of the vehicle near moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.