American Samoa § 22.0327 - Opening and closing vehicle doors.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0327 — Opening and closing vehicle doors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0327. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
No person may 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 American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0327
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0327 cover?
Section 22.0327 ("Opening and closing vehicle doors.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 22.0327?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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