Originally Posted by
znomit
Actually a driver can fling their door open with impunity, as cyclists are not allowed to ride in the door zone:
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Never ride in the ‘door zone’ (the space where car doors open) when cycling past parked cars. Allow at least one metre between you and a parked car."
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ro...ibilities.html
That's a guideline, not a law. Therefore you're "allowed" to ride there, but it's strongly recommended that you do not.
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