Idaho § 49-607 - Opening and closing vehicle doors
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-607 — Opening and closing vehicle doors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-607. Opening and closing vehicle doors
No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on a 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 a side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
[49-607, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 146, p. 657.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-607
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-607 cover?
Section 49-607 ("Opening and closing vehicle doors") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 49-607?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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