It is a misdemeanor for any person to: A. open the door of a vehicle on the side near moving traffic unless: (1) it is reasonably safe to do so; and (2) the door can be opened without interfering with the movement of traffic; or B. leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of the vehicle near moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-18-66, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 169, § 10; recompiled as 1953 Comp., § 64-7-367, by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 471. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978. For the penalty assessment for violation, see 66-8-116 NMSA 1978.
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