Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 45, Motor Vehicles

Ohio Rev. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 4511.70: Obstructing view and control of driver - opening door into moving traffic

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers and passengers must not obstruct the driver's view or control of the vehicle. No one shall open a vehicle door into moving traffic unless safe and without interfering with other traffic.

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