New Highway Code rules could see drivers fined £1k for opening their door wrong
dailyrecord.co.ukScots drivers face being fined £1,000 if they fail to open their vehicle door in the correct manner as outlined in new Highway Code rules coming into force later this month.
The new rule calls for drivers to use the so-called ‘Dutch reach’ technique when opening the door in their car from January 29.This means that Scots drivers and passengers should use their hand furthest away from the door handle, instead of the nearest one.
The technique is designed to get Scots to rotate their body to look over the shoulder, which will help them notice any cyclists or pedestrians nearby.
This new section, which will be outlined under rule 239 in the Highway Code, will state: "Where you are able to do so, you should open the door using your hand on the opposite side to the door you are opening; for example, use your left hand to open a door on your right-hand side."This will make you turn your head to look over your shoulder.
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