Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-300j
Opening or leaving open a motor vehicle door so as to cause physical contact with moving traffic
Connecticut · General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 249 — Traffic Control and Highway Safety · Status: effective
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- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-300j, Opening or leaving open a motor vehicle door so as to cause physical contact with moving traffic, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2179331
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(a) For the purposes of this section, “moving traffic” includes, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter using a highway for the purpose of travel and a pedestrian or a person riding a bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter on a sidewalk, shoulder or bikeway for the purpose of travel, and “bikeway” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 13a-153f.
(b) No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause physical contact with moving traffic with such door, provided moving traffic is traveling at a reasonable rate of speed and with due regard for the safety of all persons and property.
(c) No person shall leave the door of a motor vehicle open for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers and in such a manner as to cause physical contact with moving traffic with such door.
(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall have committed an infraction.