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Apparently in Virginia there's opposition to a bill that would prevent motorists from opening their doors to nail cyclists. -- (link)

Posted by Mop (190 lbs) (aka rburriel) Jan 23 '13, 10:51

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It's a constitutional right! Or something. (www.washingtonpost.com)

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In NYC, it's a legal obligation. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 23, 11:13
it's legal now? -- nm - loosilu Jan 23, 10:58 9
- How do you prove intent vs accident? -- nm - ty97 Jan 23, 11:07 5
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  - who accidentally drives with their door open? -- nm - loosilu Jan 23, 11:09 2
    - Most doorings happen when people are getting out of parked cars. -- nm - ty97 Jan 23, 11:15 1
      - it's kind of dumb to be riding so close to the cars ... but you have to keep an eagle eye out for doors if you do. -- nm - loosilu Jan 23, 11:16
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- There's no law that says it's not. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jan 23, 10:58 2
  - but there is a law stating if Lance Armstrong comes by on his bike, you have to hit him :) -- nm - peglegpete Jan 23, 11:00
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