Most definitely. The following is from the CA DMV site. Many other states including Washington and Oregon have similar laws.Originally Posted by Squeaky
Vehicle Code
Opening and Closing Doors
22517. No person shall open the door of a vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of such traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open upon the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
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09-26-2006, 08:50 AM #1
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Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiement. The more experiments you make the better. What if they are a little coarse, and you may get your coat soiled or torn? What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled in the dirt once or twice? Up, again, you shall never be so afraid of a tumble.
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09-26-2006, 10:55 AM #2
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This was exactly my first crash ever in my life, miffy
I was about 15, on my way to the library on my golden Raleigh 20. There were probably 3 cars parked on my side of the entire length of street.
He opened the door as I biked past and like you I somersaulted over the door. I did a three-point landing on my chin and hands.
I have given cars a wide berth ever since - even though there has been a 20 year no-riding phase in the middle, I haven't forgotten!!!
Glad you are only bruised, and trust the bike patches up quickly too.
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09-26-2006, 12:35 PM #3
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Hope you and your beloved bike are healing nicely..very close call for you..health and best wishes...
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09-26-2006, 03:17 PM #4
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How scary. I hope you and your bike are healing quickly.
Jennifer
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09-27-2006, 12:07 PM #5
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Healing and calming thoughts your way
Been "doored" three times; twice messenger-ing in London, once in Brizzie (Oz). The first one I screamed and swore at this dork who replied "I don't know what a dork is but you are so rude I won't give you the 5 pounds (sterling) I had planned when I first realised I had caused an accident"; the second just ran away (really) in Upper Class Twit of the Year fashion (while I was telling him what an idiot he was) so I bent up his wipers, mirrors and aerial. The Oz one *I* needed an ambulance.(Screaming and swearing are less effective in the Antipodes anyway)
I think it is basically unavoidable as drivers simply don't look before opening the door.
Relax, pamper yourself, get the bike fixed on his money hopefully, get a new helmet (?) and carry on enjoying riding till the next time!
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