Virginia Senate panel backs car door opening bill

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Senate panel has endorsed legislation aimed at preventing people from opening car doors into the path of passing bicyclists.

The Transportation Committee voted 7-6 Wednesday to send Sen. Chap Petersen’s bill to the Senate floor.

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