§ 14-300j

(a) For the purposes of this section, 'moving traffic' includes, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric bicycle or electric foot scooter using a highway for the purpose of travel and a pedestrian or a person riding a bicycle, electric bicycle or electric foot 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.(P.A. 21-28, S. 4.)