Alabama § 32-5A-54 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5A-54 — Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5A-54. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side 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, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5A-54
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5A-54 cover?
Section 32-5A-54 ("Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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