It's Still Not A Crime To Kill Someone With Your Car Door
Last week a bill that would give police officers unambiguous authority to penalize drivers who injure pedestrians or cyclists did not pass the New York state legislature.
Currently a motorist faces a $150 fine for violating New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1214 [pdf], which prohibits opening a door “of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so.” These tickets are handed out sporadically, and the police does not keep data on how many are given in New York City.
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WTF?!
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