However harmless it may seem, opening a vehicle door while driving can result in a hefty fine in Querétaro.
The regulation is part of the Querétaro Municipal Traffic and Mobility Regulations and establishes penalties for actions that compromise the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists on public roads.
What is prohibited when opening a vehicle?
The infraction covered by the regulations is opening the doors of parked vehicles without caution, opening them towards traffic.
This type of negligence is considered a serious offense under the regulations due to the risk it poses in areas with constant traffic, especially for cyclists and motorcyclists who travel near parked vehicles.
This can also cause traffic accidents, considering the space that such an opening can create, forcing drivers to take emergency maneuvers, reduce their speed, and perform other actions.
What penalty applies in these cases?
Article 27 of the Querétaro regulations establishes that these behaviors can be sanctioned with:
A fine of 10 to 20 UMA (from $1,173.10 to $2,346.20 pesos)
3 penalty points on the driver’s license
With this, the municipal authority seeks to reinforce basic safety practices inside and outside the vehicle.
What other behaviors can also be sanctioned?
Additionally, the regulations, within the same Article 27, address other actions within vehicles that also pose risks to road safety, such as:
Opening vehicle doors while in motion
Extending body parts or objects outside the vehicle
Throwing trash or objects onto the roadway
Getting out of moving vehicles
Traveling outside the vehicle or in cargo areas
Manipulating vehicle controls while in motion
Using insults, making gestures, or engaging in acts of intimidation toward other road users or traffic personnel
Using the horn improperly, especially in traffic jams or without a reason to prevent an accident
Source: adn40
