§ 31-21-14. Opening vehicle doors.
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, available 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, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders, or bicycle lanes. No person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders or bicycle lanes, for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined as provided in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 58, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 118; P.L. 2005, ch. 64, § 6; P.L. 2005, ch. 67, § 6; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 12, § 8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-21 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking Restrictions
Section 31-21-1. - Stopping on traveled portion of open highway prohibited.
Section 31-21-2. - Removal of vehicle parked on highway.
Section 31-21-3. - Removal of vehicle obstructing traffic on bridge or in tunnel.
Section 31-21-4. - Places where parking or stopping prohibited.
Section 31-21-5. - Unauthorized movement of vehicle into prohibited area.
Section 31-21-6. - Admission or discharge of passengers.
Section 31-21-7. - Parallel parking — Proximity to curb.
Section 31-21-8. - Left curb parking.
Section 31-21-9. - Angle parking.
Section 31-21-10. - Restriction of parking on state highways.
Section 31-21-10.1. - Removal of vehicles parked in excess of twenty-four hours.
Section 31-21-14. - Opening vehicle doors.
Section 31-21-15. - Temporary no parking.
Section 31-21-16. - Liability of owner, operator, and lessee.
Section 31-21-17. - Motorcycle parking privileges.
Section 31-21-18. - Electric vehicle charging station parking restrictions.