South Carolina § 56-5-3822 - Opening vehicle doors.
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§ 56-5-3822. Opening vehicle doors.
No person shall open any door of a motor vehicle unless 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.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 451 SECTION 2.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-5-3822 cover?
Section 56-5-3822 ("Opening vehicle doors.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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