Originally Posted by operator
Not to mention you are not supposed to open doors into traffic without checking for cyclists. But then the passenger could counter argue by saying they aren't going to be expecting cyclists to be illegally passing like that.
Up for the courts to decide I guess if it really comes down to it.
I wonder if most common practise would prevail. I think even a dumb ass justice of the peace would figure cyclists continue going through on the right and wouldn't regard it as passing. Any turning vehicle has the onus to ensure the maneuver is safe before turning. But as for the situation at hand, since the car wasn't turning, it's a bit of a mixed bag. I still think it is the drivers fault for stopping their vehicle and discharging passengers without ensuring it was safe to do so