Washington Statutes

§ 46.61.620 — Opening and closing vehicle doors.

Washington § 46.61.620
JurisdictionWashington
Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 46.61RULES OF THE ROAD

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.620 (2026).

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No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.

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Related

Bradley v. Maurer
560 P.2d 719 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 1977)
19 case citations

Legislative History

[1965 ex.s. c 155 s 72.]

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