Louisiana § RS 32:283 - Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:283 — Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 32:283. Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors

A.  No person shall open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway without first taking due precaution to ensure that his act shall not interfere with the movement of traffic or endanger any other person or vehicle.

B.  No person shall leave open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.

Acts 1962, No. 310, §1; Acts 2010, No. 618, §2.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:283 cover?

Section RS 32:283 ("Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle doors") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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