Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic
La. R.S. 32 § 32:283: Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers cannot open vehicle doors on highways without checking for traffic safety, and cannot leave doors open longer than needed for loading or unloading passengers.
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