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
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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