Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-1 - Definitions and General Code Provisions
- § 31-1-1 - Short title.
- § 31-1-10 - Types of tires.
- § 31-1-11 - Railroads and trains.
- § 31-1-12 - Explosives and flammable liquids.
- § 31-1-13 - Gross weight.
- § 31-1-14 - Renewal.
- § 31-1-15 - Suspension, revocation, and cancellation.
- § 31-1-16 - Administrator and division.
- § 31-1-17 - Types of persons.
- § 31-1-18 - Resident and nonresident.
- § 31-1-19 - Types of business.
- § 31-1-2 - Applicability of definitions.
- § 31-1-20 - Established place of business.
- § 31-1-21 - Enforcement officers.
- § 31-1-22 - Local authorities.
- § 31-1-23 - Types of roads.
- § 31-1-24 - Intersection.
- § 31-1-25 - Crosswalk.
- § 31-1-26 - Safety zone.
- § 31-1-27 - Business and residence districts.
- § 31-1-28 - Types of traffic control devices.
- § 31-1-29 - Traffic.
- § 31-1-3 - Types of vehicles.
- § 31-1-30 - Right-of-way.
- § 31-1-31 - Types of stops.
- § 31-1-32 - Severability.
- § 31-1-4 - Trucks and tractors.
- § 31-1-5 - Trailers.
- § 31-1-6 - Specially constructed and reconstructed vehicles.
- § 31-1-7 - Foreign vehicle.
- § 31-1-8 - Farm vehicle.
- § 31-1-9 - Mobile equipment.
- CHAPTER 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses
- § 31-10-1 - License required to drive.
- § 31-10-10 - Rules as to armed forces license.
- § 31-10-11 - Application forms – Destruction of refused applications.
- § 31-10-12 - Contents of application.
- § 31-10-13 - Record from other jurisdiction.
- § 31-10-14 - Applications of minors.
- § 31-10-15 - Liability of person signing minor's application.
- § 31-10-16 - Liability when minor proves financial responsibility.
- § 31-10-17 - Release from liability.
- § 31-10-18 - Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor's application.
- § 31-10-19 - Driver education – Traffic safety education.
- § 31-10-2 - Persons exempt from licensing requirements.
- § 31-10-20 - Driver education course requirement before licensing.
- § 31-10-21 - Written and eye examination.
- § 31-10-22 - Road test.
- § 31-10-23 - Examiners not liable for acts of persons being examined.
- § 31-10-24 - Applicants excused from road test.
- § 31-10-25 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-10-26 - Issuance of license.
- § 31-10-26.1 - Anatomical gifts by drivers.
- § 31-10-27 - License to be carried and exhibited on demand.
- § 31-10-28 - Restricted licenses.
- § 31-10-29 - Duplicate certificates.
- § 31-10-3 - Persons ineligible for licenses.
- § 31-10-30 - Expiration and renewal of licenses.
- § 31-10-31 - Fees.
- § 31-10-32 - Notice of change of address or name.
- § 31-10-33 - Records to be kept by the division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-10-34 - – 31-10-34.4. [Repealed.].
- § 31-10-34.5 - Transfer of functions to administrator of division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-10-35 - Commercial drivers' school license required.
- § 31-10-36 - Application for commercial drivers' school license.
- § 31-10-37 - Fee – Expiration of license – Duplicates.
- § 31-10-38 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of commercial drivers' school licenses.
- § 31-10-39 - Instructor's license required.
- § 31-10-4 - Classification of chauffeurs – Examination of applicants.
- § 31-10-40 - Fee – Expiration of instructor's license.
- § 31-10-41 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of instructor's license.
- § 31-10-42 - Hearing on denial, suspension, or revocation of driver's school or instructor's licenses – Review.
- § 31-10-43 - Penalties for violations.
- § 31-10-44 - Medical advisory board.
- § 31-10-45 - Safety belts.
- § 31-10-46 - Driver education course – Credit given.
- § 31-10-47 - Notification of selective service registration requirement.
- § 31-10-5 - Special restrictions for drivers for compensation.
- § 31-10-5.1 - School bus driver annual training.
- § 31-10-6 - Graduated licensing for person under the age of eighteen (18).
- § 31-10-6.1 - Supervising driver.
- § 31-10-6.2 - Out-of-state exceptions.
- § 31-10-6.3 - Duration and fee.
- § 31-10-6.4 - Violations.
- § 31-10-6.5 - Insurance status.
- § 31-10-7 - Temporary driver's permit – Persons over the age of eighteen (18).
- § 31-10-8 - Special armed forces operator's license.
- § 31-10-9 - Operator's license issued after expiration of armed forces license.
- CHAPTER 31-10.1 - Special License for Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Other Motor Driven Cycles
- § 31-10.1-1 - License required.
- § 31-10.1-1.1 - Motorcycle driver education program.
- § 31-10.1-1.2 - Approved motorcycle rider education program.
- § 31-10.1-2 - Learner's permit.
- § 31-10.1-3 - Examination.
- § 31-10.1-4 - Required equipment.
- § 31-10.1-5 - Handlebars.
- § 31-10.1-6 - Passengers.
- § 31-10.1-7 - Inspection.
- § 31-10.1-8 - Anatomical gifts by operators.
- CHAPTER 31-10.2 - Voluntary Termination of Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses
- CHAPTER 31-10.3 - Rhode Island Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act
- § 31-10.3-1 - Short title.
- § 31-10.3-13 - Requirements – Commercial.
- § 31-10.3-14 - Classes of licenses – Endorsements.
- § 31-10.3-15 - Persons not eligible for licensing.
- § 31-10.3-16 - Persons exempt from licensing.
- § 31-10.3-17 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-10.3-18 - Applications.
- § 31-10.3-19 - Examination of applicants.
- § 31-10.3-2 - Statement of intent and purpose.
- § 31-10.3-20 - Fees.
- § 31-10.3-21 - Revenue.
- § 31-10.3-22 - Document security.
- § 31-10.3-23 - Expiration of licenses.
- § 31-10.3-24 - Renewals.
- § 31-10.3-25 - Existing commercial drivers.
- § 31-10.3-26 - License to be carried and exhibited on demand.
- § 31-10.3-27 - Limitation on number of driver's licenses.
- § 31-10.3-28 - Notification required by employee.
- § 31-10.3-29 - Employer responsibilities.
- § 31-10.3-3 - Definitions.
- § 31-10.3-30 - Commercial driver's license required.
- § 31-10.3-31 - Violations – Penalties.
- § 31-10.3-32 - Contents and issuance of commercial driver's license.
- § 31-10.3-33 - Notification of traffic violations.
- § 31-10.3-34 - Abstracts of driver records.
- § 31-10.3-35 - Unlawful use of commercial license.
- § 31-10.3-36 - Manufacture of commercial license – Unauthorized.
- § 31-10.3-37 - Prohibition on masking convictions.
- § 31-10.3-7 - Administration by department.
- § 31-10.3-8 - Rulemaking authority.
- § 31-10.3-9 - Authority to enter into agreements.
- CHAPTER 31-11 - Suspension or Revocation of Licenses – Violations
- § 31-11-1 - Authority of division of motor vehicles to cancel license.
- § 31-11-10 - Reinstatement after revocation or suspension.
- § 31-11-11 - Return of license certificate.
- § 31-11-12 - Operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this state prohibited.
- § 31-11-13 - Failure to surrender license certificate.
- § 31-11-14 - Retention of suspended, cancelled, or revoked license – Seizure by peace officer.
- § 31-11-15 - Appeal from administrator's order.
- § 31-11-16 - Unlawful use of license.
- § 31-11-17 - False swearing.
- § 31-11-18 - Driving after denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
- § 31-11-18.1 - Driving after denial, revocation, or suspension for certain violations.
- § 31-11-19 - Permitting child under the age of 16 to drive.
- § 31-11-2 - Driving privileges of nonresidents.
- § 31-11-20 - Permitting unauthorized person to drive prohibited.
- § 31-11-21 - Employment of unlicensed chauffeur prohibited.
- § 31-11-21.1 - Penalty for employing of unlicensed/unauthorized operator.
- § 31-11-22 - Rental to unauthorized person prohibited.
- § 31-11-23 - Inspection of license of person to whom vehicle rented required.
- § 31-11-24 - Records of rentals.
- § 31-11-25 - Suspension for failure to pay fine.
- § 31-11-3 - Resident's conviction in another state.
- § 31-11-4 - Seizure of license in possession of unauthorized person.
- § 31-11-5 - Abstracts of court records – Recommendations of judge.
- § 31-11-6 - Offenses resulting in mandatory revocation of license.
- § 31-11-7 - Authority of division of motor vehicles to suspend license.
- § 31-11-8 - Recommendation of court – Violation of § 31-27-4.
- § 31-11-9 - Reexamination of licensees.
- CHAPTER 31-12 - Applicability of Traffic Regulations
- § 31-12-1 - Places provisions applicable.
- § 31-12-10 - Animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
- § 31-12-11 - Uniformity of application.
- § 31-12-12 - Powers of local authorities.
- § 31-12-13 - Local regulations to be posted.
- § 31-12-14 - State approval for traffic control devices on state highways.
- § 31-12-15 - Powers of landowners preserved.
- § 31-12-2 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-12-3 - Obedience to police officers.
- § 31-12-4 - Applicability to public vehicles.
- § 31-12-5 - Exemption of highway workers.
- § 31-12-6 - Emergency vehicles – Times when entitled to special privileges.
- § 31-12-7 - Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.
- § 31-12-8 - Warning signals given by emergency vehicles.
- § 31-12-9 - Due care by emergency vehicles.
- CHAPTER 31-13 - Traffic Control Devices
- § 31-13-1 - State traffic commission – Manual of traffic control devices.
- § 31-13-10 - Unauthorized signs and devices prohibited.
- § 31-13-10.1 - Traffic control signal preemption devices.
- § 31-13-11 - Injury to signs and devices.
- § 31-13-12 - Traffic control near road construction and maintenance operation.
- § 31-13-13 - Hospital sign indicating emergency treatment facility.
- § 31-13-2 - Devices on state highways.
- § 31-13-3 - Devices on local highways.
- § 31-13-4 - Obedience to devices.
- § 31-13-5 - Signs prerequisite to enforcement of provisions.
- § 31-13-6 - Specifications and meaning of traffic lights.
- § 31-13-7 - Signals at places other than intersections.
- § 31-13-8 - Pedestrian control signals.
- § 31-13-9 - Flashing signals.
- CHAPTER 31-14 - Speed Restrictions
- § 31-14-1 - Reasonable and prudent speeds.
- § 31-14-10 - Nighttime limits for motor-driven cycles.
- § 31-14-11 - Vehicles with solid rubber or cushion tires.
- § 31-14-12 - Speed limits on bridges and structures.
- § 31-14-12.1 - Special speed limits in highway construction and maintenance operations.
- § 31-14-13 - Burden of proof in civil actions.
- § 31-14-2 - Prima facie limits.
- § 31-14-3 - Conditions requiring reduced speed.
- § 31-14-4 - Alteration of prima facie limits by traffic commission.
- § 31-14-4.1 - Reduction of the prima facie limits in historic districts and on scenic highways.
- § 31-14-5 - Reduction by local authorities of speed limits at local intersections and streets within business or residence districts.
- § 31-14-6 - Increase by local authorities of speed limits in business and residence districts.
- § 31-14-7 - Reduction by local authorities of speed limits in open areas.
- § 31-14-8 - Local alteration of limits on state highways.
- § 31-14-9 - Minimum speed.
- CHAPTER 31-15 - Passing, Use of Lanes, and Rules of the Road
- § 31-15-1 - Right half of road.
- § 31-15-10 - Rotary traffic islands.
- § 31-15-11 - Laned roadways.
- § 31-15-12 - Interval between vehicles.
- § 31-15-12.1 - Entering intersections.
- § 31-15-13 - Divided highways.
- § 31-15-14 - Entry or leaving of limited-access roadways.
- § 31-15-15 - Designation and posting of controlled-access roadways.
- § 31-15-16 - Use of emergency break-down lane for travel.
- § 31-15-17 - Crossing bicycle lane.
- § 31-15-2 - Slow traffic to right.
- § 31-15-3 - Passing of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
- § 31-15-4 - Overtaking on left.
- § 31-15-5 - Overtaking on the right.
- § 31-15-6 - Clearance for overtaking.
- § 31-15-7 - Places where overtaking prohibited.
- § 31-15-8 - Posting of no passing zones.
- § 31-15-9 - One way highways.
- CHAPTER 31-16 - Starting, Stopping, and Turns
- § 31-16-1 - Care in starting from stop.
- § 31-16-10 - Manner of giving arm signals.
- § 31-16-2 - Manner of turning at intersection.
- § 31-16-3 - Marking of turn-paths at particular intersections.
- § 31-16-4 - Places where U-turns prohibited.
- § 31-16-5 - Turn signal required.
- § 31-16-6 - Time of signaling turn.
- § 31-16-6.1 - Penalties.
- § 31-16-7 - Signaling of stops.
- § 31-16-8 - Method of giving signals.
- § 31-16-9 - Vehicles on which mechanical signal devices required.
- CHAPTER 31-16.1 - Idling
- CHAPTER 31-17 - Right-of-Way
- § 31-17-1 - Right-of-way in absence of signs or signals.
- § 31-17-2 - Vehicle turning left or right.
- § 31-17-3 - Intersection with through highway.
- § 31-17-4 - Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
- § 31-17-5 - Entering from private road or driveway.
- § 31-17-5.1 - Penalties.
- § 31-17-6 - Yielding to emergency vehicle.
- § 31-17-7 - Right-of-way of fire companies.
- § 31-17-8 - Right-of-way at rotary.
- § 31-17-9 - Yielding to riders on bicycle lane.
- CHAPTER 31-18 - Pedestrians
- § 31-18-1 - Applicability of regulations to pedestrians.
- § 31-18-10 - Walking in street prohibited.
- § 31-18-11 - Walking, jogging, or running on left.
- § 31-18-11.1 - Severability.
- § 31-18-12 - Hitchhiking in road.
- § 31-18-13 - Use of white cane restricted to blind persons.
- § 31-18-14 - Full stop for pedestrian with guide dog or white cane.
- § 31-18-15 - Pedestrians who are blind or deaf not guided by dog or carrying white cane.
- § 31-18-16 - Penalty for violations as to people who are blind.
- § 31-18-16.1 - Failure to stop on red signal for blind person at intersection.
- § 31-18-17 - Pedestrians on freeways.
- § 31-18-18 - Right-of-way on sidewalks.
- § 31-18-19 - Negligence of children.
- § 31-18-2 - Local ordinances.
- § 31-18-20 - Wheelchairs – Rights and duties.
- § 31-18-20.1 - Operation of wheelchairs – Lamps and other equipment required.
- § 31-18-20.2 - Wheelchair use in roadway prohibited.
- § 31-18-21 - Pedestrians and bike facilities.
- § 31-18-22 - Public information and education on the rights of pedestrians.
- § 31-18-3 - Right-of-way in crosswalk.
- § 31-18-4 - Overtaking of vehicle stopped for pedestrian.
- § 31-18-5 - Crossing other than at crosswalks.
- § 31-18-6 - Crossing where tunnel or overhead is provided.
- § 31-18-7 - Crossing between intersections.
- § 31-18-8 - Due care by drivers.
- § 31-18-9 - Right half of crosswalks.
- CHAPTER 31-19 - Operation of Bicycles
- § 31-19-1 - Violations.
- § 31-19-1.1 - , 31-19-1.2. [Repealed.].
- § 31-19-10 - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
- § 31-19-11 - Bicycles and motorized wheelchairs on sidewalks and crosswalks.
- § 31-19-12 - Bicycles on sidewalks and crosswalks – Rights and duties.
- § 31-19-13 - Bicycle parking.
- § 31-19-14 - Turn and stop signals.
- § 31-19-15 - Left turns.
- § 31-19-16 - Bicycle identifying number.
- § 31-19-17 - Inspecting bicycles.
- § 31-19-18 - Bicycle racing.
- § 31-19-19 - Use of coasters, roller skates, and similar devices restricted.
- § 31-19-2 - Responsibility of parent or guardian.
- § 31-19-2.1 - Helmets required on bicycle operators, bicycle passengers, skateboarders, rollerskaters, inline skaters, and scooter riders ages fifteen (15) and younger.
- § 31-19-20 - Sale of new bicycles.
- § 31-19-21 - Sale of used bicycles.
- § 31-19-22 - Use of pedal carriages and rickshaws in the town of New Shoreham.
- § 31-19-3 - Applicability of traffic laws.
- § 31-19-4 - Excessive number of persons on bicycle.
- § 31-19-5 - Clinging to vehicles.
- § 31-19-6 - Bicycles to right of road.
- § 31-19-7 - Number of bicycles abreast.
- § 31-19-8 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-19-9 - Carrying articles.
- CHAPTER 31-19.1 - Motorized Bicycles
- CHAPTER 31-19.2 - Motorized Tricycles
- CHAPTER 31-19.3 - Regulation of Rental of Motorized Bicycles, Motor Scooters and Motorized Tricycles in New Shoreham
- § 31-19.3-1 - Purpose.
- § 31-19.3-10 - Appeals to superior court.
- § 31-19.3-2 - Definitions.
- § 31-19.3-3 - License required.
- § 31-19.3-4 - License application.
- § 31-19.3-5 - Ordinances.
- § 31-19.3-6 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
- § 31-19.3-7 - Denial of license hearing.
- § 31-19.3-8 - Hearing on suspension or revocation of license.
- § 31-19.3-9 - Records of council.
- CHAPTER 31-19.4 - Prudence Island Low Speed Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-2 - Division of Motor Vehicles
- § 31-2-1 - Establishment – Duties – Chief of division.
- § 31-2-10 - Abstracts of operator's records.
- § 31-2-11 - Records open for inspection – Admissibility of certified copies of records as evidence.
- § 31-2-12 - Destruction of obsolete records.
- § 31-2-13 - Report to tax assessors of vehicles registered.
- § 31-2-14 - Investigation of applications – Rejection.
- § 31-2-15 - Seizure of documents and plates.
- § 31-2-16 - Publication of laws.
- § 31-2-17 - Summons of witnesses – Taking of testimony.
- § 31-2-18 - Service of notice.
- § 31-2-19 - Appeal from administrator of the division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-2-2 - Subordinates and investigators.
- § 31-2-20 - Registration and license information – Fee.
- § 31-2-21 - Record of hearings.
- § 31-2-22 - Authority to enter into reciprocity agreements.
- § 31-2-23 - Denial of license or registrations for nonpayment of delinquent child support.
- § 31-2-3 - Enforcement duties of administrator.
- § 31-2-4 - Rules and regulations – Exception to authority.
- § 31-2-5 - Official seal.
- § 31-2-6 - Offices.
- § 31-2-7 - Forms.
- § 31-2-8 - Oaths and acknowledgments.
- § 31-2-9 - Certified copies of licenses, applications and certificates.
- CHAPTER 31-2.1 - Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Program
- CHAPTER 31-20 - Special Stops Required
- § 31-20-1 - When railroad crossing stops required of all vehicles.
- § 31-20-10 - Vehicles emerging from alleys, driveways, and buildings.
- § 31-20-10.1 - , 31-20-10.2. [Reserved.].
- § 31-20-10.3 - School bus stops – Routes.
- § 31-20-10.4 - Exemption from discharge requirements of § 31-20-10.3.
- § 31-20-11 - Marking of school buses – Penalty for violation.
- § 31-20-11.1 - Signaling of stops for school buses.
- § 31-20-12 - Stopping for school bus required – Penalty for violation.
- § 31-20-12.1 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-20-13 - School buses stopped on divided highway or in loading zone.
- § 31-20-14 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-20-15 - Posting of bridle path signs.
- § 31-20-16 - Stops at bridle path crossings.
- § 31-20-17 - Stopping for crossing guards and school bus monitors required.
- § 31-20-17.1 - Private complaint – Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required.
- § 31-20-17.2 - Private complaint – Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required – Central Falls.
- § 31-20-2 - Driving through railroad gate or barrier.
- § 31-20-3 - Stop signs at dangerous railroad crossings.
- § 31-20-4 - Vehicles required to stop at all railroads – Exceptions.
- § 31-20-5 - Moving of heavy equipment over railroad crossings.
- § 31-20-6 - Designation of through highways – Erection of stop and yield signs.
- § 31-20-7 - Specifications for stop signs.
- § 31-20-8 - Placement of stop signs.
- § 31-20-9 - Obedience to stop signs.
- CHAPTER 31-21 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking Restrictions
- § 31-21-1 - Stopping on traveled portion of open highway prohibited.
- § 31-21-10 - Restriction of parking on state highways.
- § 31-21-10.1 - Removal of vehicles parked in excess of twenty-four hours.
- § 31-21-11 - Removal of disabled vehicle obstructing traffic on state highway, state bridge, or state tunnel.
- § 31-21-12 - Acquisition, maintenance, and operation of tow trucks by department of transportation.
- § 31-21-13 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-21-14 - Opening vehicle doors.
- § 31-21-15 - Temporary no parking.
- § 31-21-16 - Liability of owner, operator, and lessee.
- § 31-21-17 - Motorcycle parking privileges.
- § 31-21-2 - Removal of vehicle parked on highway.
- § 31-21-3 - Removal of vehicle obstructing traffic on bridge or in tunnel.
- § 31-21-4 - Places where parking or stopping prohibited.
- § 31-21-5 - Unauthorized movement of vehicle into prohibited area.
- § 31-21-6 - Admission or discharge of passengers.
- § 31-21-7 - Parallel parking – Proximity to curb.
- § 31-21-8 - Left curb parking.
- § 31-21-9 - Angle parking.
- CHAPTER 31-21.1 - Traffic Stops Statistics
- § 31-21.1-1 - Short title.
- § 31-21.1-2 - Declaration and policy.
- § 31-21.1-3 - Advisory committee – Establishment – Duties.
- § 31-21.1-4 - Traffic stop study.
- § 31-21.1-5 - Adoption of written policies.
- § 31-21.1-6 - Data collection and use.
- § 31-21.1-7 - Penalties for refusal to act.
- CHAPTER 31-21.2 - Racial Profiling Prevention Act of 2004
- § 31-21.2-1 - Title.
- § 31-21.2-2 - Findings.
- § 31-21.2-3 - Ban on racial profiling.
- § 31-21.2-4 - Enforcement.
- § 31-21.2-5 - Law enforcement practices.
- § 31-21.2-6 - Continued data collection.
- § 31-21.2-7 - Data collection and use.
- § 31-21.2-8 - Complaint procedures.
- CHAPTER 31-22 - Miscellaneous Rules
- § 31-22-1 - Unattended vehicles.
- § 31-22-10 - Regulation as to school buses.
- § 31-22-10.1 - Insurance for school buses.
- § 31-22-11 - Inspection of school buses.
- § 31-22-11.1 - Enforcement of inspections of school buses.
- § 31-22-11.2 - Maintenance of school buses.
- § 31-22-11.3 - Random inspection of school buses.
- § 31-22-11.4 - School bus drivers pre-trip inspection.
- § 31-22-11.5 - Use of school bus with suspended registration – Penalty.
- § 31-22-11.6 - Child care vehicles and school extra-curricular vehicles.
- § 31-22-11.7 - Unauthorized school bus entry.
- § 31-22-11.8 - Unauthorized use of cell phones on school bus.
- § 31-22-11.9 - Use of cell phones by minors while operating motor vehicles prohibited.
- § 31-22-12 - Supervision and inspection of vehicles transporting passengers for hire.
- § 31-22-13 - Abandoned vehicles.
- § 31-22-14 - Towing – Costs paid by owner.
- § 31-22-14.1 - Towing – Accident scene.
- § 31-22-15 - Lien for towing and storage charges.
- § 31-22-16 - Sale to enforce lien.
- § 31-22-17 - Notice of sale.
- § 31-22-18 - Newspaper advertisement of sale.
- § 31-22-19 - House trailers.
- § 31-22-2 - Restrictions on backing.
- § 31-22-20 - Solicitation on roadways, permit required.
- § 31-22-21 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-22-21.1 - Presence of alcoholic beverages while operating or riding in a motor vehicle.
- § 31-22-22 - Safety belt use – Child restraint.
- § 31-22-22.1 - Child passenger protection – Warnings of hazard and risk.
- § 31-22-23 - Tow trucks – Identification required.
- § 31-22-24 - Interior lights to be operated before dawn and after dusk during police stop.
- § 31-22-25 - Approaching horses.
- § 31-22-26 - Noise in vicinity of horse.
- § 31-22-27 - Severability.
- § 31-22-28 - Transporting animals.
- § 31-22-29 - Inspection of fire apparatus vehicles.
- § 31-22-3 - Riding on motorcycles.
- § 31-22-3.1 - Riding on motor driven cycles – Passengers prohibited.
- § 31-22-30 - Text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.
- § 31-22-4 - Overloading of vehicles.
- § 31-22-5 - Safety zones.
- § 31-22-6 - Coasting prohibited.
- § 31-22-7 - Following fire apparatus.
- § 31-22-8 - Crossing fire hose.
- § 31-22-9 - Throwing debris on highway – Snow removal.
- CHAPTER 31-22.1 - Pupil Transportation Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-23 - Equipment and Accessories Generally
- § 31-23-1 - Driving of unsafe vehicle – Disobedience of requirements – Inspections of motor carriers – Fines.
- § 31-23-10 - Sirens, bells, and whistles prohibited.
- § 31-23-11 - Warning devices on emergency vehicles.
- § 31-23-11.1 - Warning lights on private vehicles.
- § 31-23-12 - Salvation Army vehicle.
- § 31-23-13 - Muffler.
- § 31-23-13.1 - Altering height of or operating a motor vehicle with an altered height prohibited.
- § 31-23-14 - Prevention of excessive fumes or smoke.
- § 31-23-14.1 - Fire extinguishers.
- § 31-23-15 - Rear-view mirror.
- § 31-23-16 - Windshield and window stickers – Obstructions to clear view – Snow and ice on vehicle.
- § 31-23-17 - Windshield wipers.
- § 31-23-18 - Solid rubber tires.
- § 31-23-19 - Metal tires prohibited.
- § 31-23-2 - Additional parts and accessories.
- § 31-23-20 - Protuberances on tires.
- § 31-23-21 - Permits for operation of vehicles having tracks with transverse corrugations.
- § 31-23-22 - Safety glass in new vehicles.
- § 31-23-23 - Replacement with safety glass.
- § 31-23-24 - "Safety glass" defined.
- § 31-23-25 - List of approved types of glass – Enforcement of requirements.
- § 31-23-26 - Fenders and wheel flaps required.
- § 31-23-27 - Rear wheel flaps on buses, trucks, and trailers.
- § 31-23-28 - Failure to have fenders or wheel flaps.
- § 31-23-29 - Flares and warning devices.
- § 31-23-3 - Farm and road machinery exempt.
- § 31-23-30 - – 31-23-36. [Repealed.].
- § 31-23-37 - Transporting hazardous substances.
- § 31-23-38 - Television receivers prohibited.
- § 31-23-39 - Safety seat belts in new vehicles.
- § 31-23-4 - Brake equipment required.
- § 31-23-40 - Approved types of seat belts – Enforcement of requirements.
- § 31-23-41 - Safety belts in public service vehicles.
- § 31-23-42 - First-aid kit and heating equipment in school bus.
- § 31-23-42.1 - Special mirrors on school buses.
- § 31-23-42.2 - Power equipment on school buses.
- § 31-23-43 - Wheel safety chocks.
- § 31-23-44 - Approved type of wheel safety chocks – Enforcement of requirements.
- § 31-23-45 - Tire treads.
- § 31-23-46 - Department of environmental management – Vehicles.
- § 31-23-47 - Slow moving vehicle emblems.
- § 31-23-48 - Police cars – Extinguishers.
- § 31-23-49 - Transportation of gasoline – Penalty.
- § 31-23-5 - Performance ability of brakes.
- § 31-23-50 - Motorcycle reflectorized plates.
- § 31-23-51 - Earphones and headsets prohibited.
- § 31-23-52 - Removal of catalytic converter prohibited.
- § 31-23-53 - School bus public address sound system.
- § 31-23-54 - School buses – Fire extinguishers.
- § 31-23-55 - Speedometer and odometer.
- § 31-23-56 - Stop arm required.
- § 31-23-57 - Eye protection for motorcycle operators.
- § 31-23-58 - Department of transportation – Vehicles – Backup warning device.
- § 31-23-6 - Maintenance of brakes.
- § 31-23-7 - Brakes on motor-driven cycles.
- § 31-23-8 - Horn required.
- § 31-23-9 - Theft alarm signals.
- CHAPTER 31-23.1 - Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact
- § 31-23.1-1 - Compact enacted.
- § 31-23.1-10 - Inspection of accounts.
- § 31-23.1-11 - "Executive head" defined.
- § 31-23.1-2 - Legislative findings.
- § 31-23.1-3 - Supersession of other laws.
- § 31-23.1-4 - Legislative approval.
- § 31-23.1-5 - Rhode Island commissioner.
- § 31-23.1-6 - Employees' retirement.
- § 31-23.1-7 - Departmental cooperation.
- § 31-23.1-8 - Filings.
- § 31-23.1-9 - Budget.
- CHAPTER 31-23.2 - Tampering with Odometers
- § 31-23.2-1 - Declaration of findings and purpose.
- § 31-23.2-10 - Division of motor vehicles – Odometer inspection.
- § 31-23.2-11 - Violation constituting deceptive trade practice.
- § 31-23.2-12 - Dealers – Bonding.
- § 31-23.2-13 - Dealers – Records.
- § 31-23.2-2 - Definitions.
- § 31-23.2-3 - Unlawful devices.
- § 31-23.2-4 - Unlawful activity.
- § 31-23.2-5 - Maintenance.
- § 31-23.2-6 - Transfer of vehicle.
- § 31-23.2-7 - Penalty.
- § 31-23.2-8 - Cause of action – Statute of limitations – Damages.
- § 31-23.2-9 - Other laws unaffected.
- CHAPTER 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows
- § 31-23.3-1 - Definitions.
- § 31-23.3-2 - Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials.
- § 31-23.3-3 - Rules and regulations authorized – Administrator of the division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-23.3-4 - Exemptions.
- § 31-23.3-5 - Penalties.
- § 31-23.3-6 - Vehicles with existing sunscreening materials.
- CHAPTER 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors
- § 31-24-1 - Times when lights required.
- § 31-24-10 - Rear reflectors required.
- § 31-24-11 - Specifications for reflectors.
- § 31-24-12 - Stop lamps required.
- § 31-24-13 - Stop and turn lamps authorized.
- § 31-24-14 - Specifications for stop or signal lamps.
- § 31-24-15 - Mechanical signal devices self-illuminated.
- § 31-24-16 - Spot lamps.
- § 31-24-17 - Road lamps and fog lamps.
- § 31-24-18 - Side cowl and fender lamps.
- § 31-24-19 - Running board courtesy lamps.
- § 31-24-2 - Means of measuring distance of visibility.
- § 31-24-20 - Back up lamps.
- § 31-24-21 - Lighting of farm tractors.
- § 31-24-22 - Multiple beam lamps required.
- § 31-24-23 - Use of multiple beam lamps.
- § 31-24-24 - Single beam lamps.
- § 31-24-25 - Specifications for head lamps on motor-driven cycles.
- § 31-24-26 - Head lamps of slow vehicles.
- § 31-24-27 - Display of lighted lamps required.
- § 31-24-28 - Maximum number of lamps lighted.
- § 31-24-29 - Maximum intensity of lights.
- § 31-24-3 - Measurement of height of lamps.
- § 31-24-30 - Red lights in front prohibited.
- § 31-24-31 - Flashing lights – Forward viewing or rotary beam lights.
- § 31-24-32 - Vehicles parked on lighted highways.
- § 31-24-33 - Vehicles stopped on unlighted highways.
- § 31-24-34 - Dimming of head lamps on parked vehicles.
- § 31-24-35 - Lamps on animal-drawn, farm, and road vehicles.
- § 31-24-36 - Vehicles requiring special lights and reflectors – Time of lighting.
- § 31-24-37 - Clearance and marker lamps and reflectors.
- § 31-24-38 - Color of clearance and marker lamps and reflectors.
- § 31-24-39 - Mounting of reflectors.
- § 31-24-4 - Head lamps on vehicles other than cycles.
- § 31-24-40 - Mounting of clearance and side marker lamps.
- § 31-24-41 - Visibility of reflectors.
- § 31-24-42 - Visibility of front and rear clearance lamps.
- § 31-24-43 - Visibility of side marker lamps.
- § 31-24-44 - Obstructed lights not required.
- § 31-24-45 - Projecting loads.
- § 31-24-46 - Lights on snow removal equipment.
- § 31-24-47 - Regulation and certification of lighting devices.
- § 31-24-48 - Revocation of certification of lighting equipment.
- § 31-24-49 - Approval of lighting equipment required.
- § 31-24-5 - Head lamps on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles.
- § 31-24-50 - Trademark or name shown on equipment.
- § 31-24-51 - Mounting and adjustment of lamps.
- § 31-24-52 - Hazard switch for flashing lights.
- § 31-24-53 - Safety lights required on food vending vehicles.
- § 31-24-54 - Strobe lights on school buses.
- § 31-24-6 - Height of head lamps.
- § 31-24-7 - Tail lamps required.
- § 31-24-8 - Height of tail lamps.
- § 31-24-9 - Illumination of rear registration plate – Wiring of rear lights in connection with head lamps.
- CHAPTER 31-25 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
- § 31-25-1 - Compliance with chapter required.
- § 31-25-10 - Fastening of load and covering.
- § 31-25-11 - Connections between coupled vehicles.
- § 31-25-12 - Flags on tow chains.
- § 31-25-12.1 - Vehicles to be towed in right lane.
- § 31-25-13 - Axle load limit.
- § 31-25-14 - Maximum weight and tandem axles.
- § 31-25-15 - Investigations as to safety of buses, trucks, and trailers.
- § 31-25-16 - Authorized weight shown in registration – Exceeding limit.
- § 31-25-17 - Identification of trucks and truck-tractors.
- § 31-25-18 - Weighing of suspected overweight vehicles.
- § 31-25-19 - Removal of excess from overweight vehicles.
- § 31-25-2 - Vehicles exempt from limitations.
- § 31-25-20 - Refusal to submit to weighing or removal of excess load.
- § 31-25-21 - Power to permit excess size or weight of loads.
- § 31-25-22 - Application for excess load permit.
- § 31-25-23 - Conditions and restrictions on excess load permits.
- § 31-25-24 - Carrying and inspection of excess load permits.
- § 31-25-25 - Seasonal weight restrictions by local authorities.
- § 31-25-26 - Prohibition of commercial vehicles by local authorities.
- § 31-25-27 - Weight restrictions on state highways.
- § 31-25-27.1 - Weight restrictions on the Veterans Memorial Parkway – East Providence.
- § 31-25-27.2 - Weight restrictions on Route 114 – Bristol.
- § 31-25-27.3 - Weight restrictions on Route 114 – Johnston.
- § 31-25-27.4 - Weight restrictions on South Main Street – Coventry.
- § 31-25-27.5 - Weight restrictions on state roadways – East Providence.
- § 31-25-28 - Liability for damages from excess weight.
- § 31-25-29 - Refuse-hauling vehicles – Exemption from permit.
- § 31-25-3 - Maximum width.
- § 31-25-30 - Axle restriction on the Pawtucket River Bridge and the Sakonnet River Bridge. [Repealed effective June 12, 2011.].
- § 31-25-4 - Maximum height.
- § 31-25-5 - Maximum length of single vehicle and load.
- § 31-25-6 - Maximum number and length of coupled vehicles.
- § 31-25-7 - Front and rear extensions of load.
- § 31-25-8 - Pole trailers.
- § 31-25-9 - Prevention of leakage of load.
- CHAPTER 31-26 - Accidents and Accident Reports
- § 31-26-1 - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in personal injury.
- § 31-26-10 - Accident report forms – Contents.
- § 31-26-11 - Penalties for failure to report.
- § 31-26-12 - Garage reports of bullet damage.
- § 31-26-13 - Reports confidential – Use as evidence.
- § 31-26-14 - Tabulation and publication of statistical information.
- § 31-26-15 - Reports required by municipalities.
- § 31-26-16 - Uniform statewide motor vehicle accident police report.
- § 31-26-2 - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in damage to vehicle.
- § 31-26-3 - Duty to give information and render aid.
- § 31-26-3.1 - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in death or injury to domesticated animals.
- § 31-26-3.2 - Immediate notice of accident.
- § 31-26-3.3 - Duty to stop in accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycles not resulting in serious bodily injury or death – Duty to give information and render aid – Penalty.
- § 31-26-4 - Duty on collision with unattended vehicle.
- § 31-26-5 - Duty in accident resulting in damage to highway fixtures.
- § 31-26-6 - Drivers required to make written reports.
- § 31-26-7 - Supplemental reports.
- § 31-26-8 - Reports by owner when driver incapable.
- § 31-26-9 - Reports by law enforcement officers.
- CHAPTER 31-27 - Motor Vehicle Offenses
- § 31-27-1 - Driving so as to endanger, resulting in death.
- § 31-27-1.1 - Driving so as to endanger, resulting in personal injury.
- § 31-27-1.2 - Driving so as to endanger, resulting in physical injury.
- § 31-27-10 - Offenses by persons directing drivers.
- § 31-27-11 - Vehicle used as bail.
- § 31-27-12 - Service of notice – Summons.
- § 31-27-12.1 - Preparation of summons and related records – Content and form.
- § 31-27-12.2 - Distribution of books or pads.
- § 31-27-12.3 - Preparation and disposition of records.
- § 31-27-12.4 - Disposition of complaint only by court.
- § 31-27-13 - Nature of offenses – Penalty.
- § 31-27-14 - Penalty for felonies.
- § 31-27-15 - Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
- § 31-27-16 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-27-17 - Permitting juvenile to operate an unregistered motorcycle.
- § 31-27-18 - Emergency medical services – Special assessment.
- § 31-27-19 - Operating a motor vehicle on a bicycle lane, trail or path.
- § 31-27-2 - Driving under influence of liquor or drugs.
- § 31-27-2.1 - Refusal to submit to chemical test.
- § 31-27-2.2 - Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in death.
- § 31-27-2.3 - Revocation of license upon refusal to submit to preliminary breath test.
- § 31-27-2.4 - Driving while in possession of controlled substances.
- § 31-27-2.5 - Chemical tests to persons under eighteen (18) years of age – Refusal – License suspension.
- § 31-27-2.6 - Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in serious bodily injury.
- § 31-27-2.7 - Driving while impaired.
- § 31-27-2.8 - Ignition interlock system imposed as part of sentence – Requirements.
- § 31-27-2.9 - Administration of chemical test.
- § 31-27-20 - Operation of a motor vehicle – Letter carrier.
- § 31-27-21 - Community restitution.
- § 31-27-22 - Street racing – Justin Nunes' Law.
- § 31-27-23 - Penalties for failure to comply with § 24-8-4.2.
- § 31-27-3 - Right of person charged with operating under influence to physical examination.
- § 31-27-3.1 - Annual Impaired Driving Report.
- § 31-27-4 - Reckless driving and other offenses against public safety.
- § 31-27-4.1 - Eluding a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle in a high speed pursuit.
- § 31-27-4.2 - Minimal requirements.
- § 31-27-4.3 - Forfeiture of motor vehicle.
- § 31-27-4.4 - Motor vehicle forfeiture procedure.
- § 31-27-4.5 - Educational requirement.
- § 31-27-5 - Motor carriers – Maximum driving and on-duty time.
- § 31-27-6 - Lanes of operation.
- § 31-27-7 - Commercial vehicles – Off-duty conditions – Emergency exceptions.
- § 31-27-8 - Commercial vehicles – Penalty for excessive hours of driving.
- § 31-27-9 - Parties to offenses.
- CHAPTER 31-27.1 - Aggressive Driving
- CHAPTER 31-28 - Parking Facilities and Privileges
- § 31-28-1 - "Parking meter" defined.
- § 31-28-2 - Ordinances authorizing parking meters and meter zones.
- § 31-28-3 - Unauthorized meters.
- § 31-28-4 - Exemption of persons with disabilities from payment of fees.
- § 31-28-5 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-28-6 - Overtime parking by persons with a disability exempt from fees.
- § 31-28-7 - Motor vehicle plates for persons with disabilities – Entitlement – Designated parking spaces – Violations.
- § 31-28-7.1 - Motor vehicle placards for group care facilities, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or companies serving people with disabilities.
- § 31-28-7.10 - Special legislative commission to study the disability parking placard system.
- § 31-28-7.2 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-28-7.3 - Disability parking enforcement program.
- § 31-28-8 - Use of meters for charitable contributions.
- § 31-28-9 - Owner's liability for parking tickets.
- CHAPTER 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements
- § 31-29-1 - Reciprocity board established.
- § 31-29-2 - Entry into reciprocal agreements – Scope of agreements.
- § 31-29-3 - Authority exercised by governor.
- § 31-29-4 - Agreements subject to statutes – Discretion of governor.
- § 31-29-5 - Disability parking reciprocity agreements.
- § 31-29-6 - Driver License Compact Reciprocity Agreement.
- CHAPTER 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles
- § 31-3-1 - Operation of unregistered vehicle.
- § 31-3-10 - Issuance of registration plates.
- § 31-3-11 - Contents of registration plate.
- § 31-3-11.1 - Permanent registration and plates.
- § 31-3-12 - Visibility of plates.
- § 31-3-13 - Plates for rental or leased vehicles.
- § 31-3-14 - Bailee and in transit plates.
- § 31-3-15 - Special plates for state officers and mayors.
- § 31-3-16 - General assembly plates.
- § 31-3-17 - Volunteer fire company plates.
- § 31-3-17.1 - Courtesy plates.
- § 31-3-17.2 - Civil defense plates.
- § 31-3-17.3 - Temporary plates.
- § 31-3-17.4 - Firefighter plates.
- § 31-3-18 - Display of plates – Penalties.
- § 31-3-19 - Registration of race cars.
- § 31-3-2 - Vehicles subject to registration.
- § 31-3-2.1 - Out-of-state motorized bicycles.
- § 31-3-2.2 - Registration of motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized tricycles.
- § 31-3-20 - Operation with manufacturer's or dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-20.1 - Operation with auto body repair shop plates.
- § 31-3-21 - Use of bailee, transporter, and in transit plates.
- § 31-3-22 - Service vehicles owned by dealer.
- § 31-3-23 - Application for dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-23.1 - Limitation on number of plates.
- § 31-3-24 - Dealer's certificate.
- § 31-3-25 - Issuance of dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-25.1 - Cost of dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-25.2 - Issuance of motorcycle dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-25.3 - Issuance of boat dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-26 - Expiration of dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-27 - Responsibility for use of dealer's plates.
- § 31-3-28 - Rules and regulations as to plates.
- § 31-3-29 - Licensing of tow cars and tow trucks.
- § 31-3-3 - Application for registration.
- § 31-3-3.1 - Notice to division of motor vehicles of vehicle lease agreement.
- § 31-3-30 - Accident chasing by tow trucks.
- § 31-3-31 - Registration of farm vehicles.
- § 31-3-31.1 - Registration of street rods and custom vehicles.
- § 31-3-31.2 - Custom vehicles – Definition – Registration and fees.
- § 31-3-32 - Expiration of registration.
- § 31-3-33 - Renewal of registration.
- § 31-3-34 - Notice of change of address.
- § 31-3-35 - Notice of change of name.
- § 31-3-36 - Replacement of lost or mutilated registration card or plates.
- § 31-3-37 - Assignment of new identifying numbers.
- § 31-3-38 - Change of engines.
- § 31-3-39 - Amateur radio operator plates.
- § 31-3-4 - Proof of payment of sales or use tax.
- § 31-3-40 - Special use identification tags.
- § 31-3-41 - Return of registration card and plates – Receipt.
- § 31-3-42 - Camper plates.
- § 31-3-43 - Sheriffs' department plates.
- § 31-3-44 - Ambulance or rescue vehicles.
- § 31-3-45 - Police motorcycle plates.
- § 31-3-45.1 - Police registration plates.
- § 31-3-46 - P.O.W. plates.
- § 31-3-47 - Judiciary plates.
- § 31-3-48 - Plates for recipients of Purple Heart.
- § 31-3-48.1 - Plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross.
- § 31-3-49 - Chief Judge Emeritus – Charles F. Trumpetto.
- § 31-3-5 - Grounds for refusal of registration.
- § 31-3-5.1 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-3-50 - Chief Judge Emeritus 8 – William R. Goldberg.
- § 31-3-51 - Police Chief Emeritus – Matthew Lynch.
- § 31-3-52 - Certificate of prior use.
- § 31-3-53 - Veterans' plates.
- § 31-3-54 - Police Chief Emeritus – John C. Beebe III.
- § 31-3-55 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-3-56 - Congressman Emeritus – Fernand J. St. Germain.
- § 31-3-57 - Police Chief Emeritus – John T. Botelho.
- § 31-3-58 - Judge Emeritus – Edward J. Plunkett.
- § 31-3-59 - House Emeritus – Irving Levin.
- § 31-3-59.1 - Congressman Emeritus – Edward Beard.
- § 31-3-6 - List of vehicles on which taxes delinquent – Denial of registration.
- § 31-3-6.1 - List of vehicles and licenses on which taxes delinquent – Denial of renewal of registration and licenses.
- § 31-3-6.2 - List of vehicles and licenses on which court costs owed delinquent – Denial of renewal of registration and licenses.
- § 31-3-60 - Alternative design plates.
- § 31-3-61 - Fire Chief Emeritus – Gerald Landry.
- § 31-3-62 - National guard plates.
- § 31-3-63 - High Sheriff Emeritus – Anthony A. Giorgio.
- § 31-3-64 - Combination plates.
- § 31-3-65 - Judge Emeritus – Paul DelNero.
- § 31-3-66 - [Repealed.].
- § 31-3-67 - Judge Emeritus – Carmine R. DiPetrillo.
- § 31-3-68 - Police Chief Emeritus – Vincent A. Acciardo.
- § 31-3-69 - Registration suspension based on federal determination.
- § 31-3-7 - Registration – Indexing of records.
- § 31-3-70 - Police Lieutenant Emeritus – John J. Sinotte.
- § 31-3-71 - Chief Justice Emeritus – Joseph R. Weisberger.
- § 31-3-72 - Special plate for Mr. Potato Head.
- § 31-3-73 - Police Major Emeritus, City of East Providence.
- § 31-3-74 - Police chief emeritus.
- § 31-3-75 - Senator Emeritus – William Zuccarelli.
- § 31-3-76 - Special license plate decal.
- § 31-3-77 - Adjutant General Emeritus – Reginald A. Centracchio.
- § 31-3-78 - Special plate for Rotary International.
- § 31-3-79 - Special plate for Audubon Society of Rhode Island/Save the Bay.
- § 31-3-8 - Registration card – Contents.
- § 31-3-80 - Reserve Forces plates.
- § 31-3-81 - General state officers emeritus.
- § 31-3-82 - Special plate for WaterFire Providence.
- § 31-3-83 - Judge Emeritus – Vincent A. Ragosta.
- § 31-3-84 - Special plate in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- § 31-3-85 - Special plate for the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.
- § 31-3-86 - Special plate for Friends of Plum Beach Lighthouse, Inc.
- § 31-3-87 - Special plate for breast cancer support.
- § 31-3-9 - Registration card carried in vehicle.
- CHAPTER 31-3.1 - Certificates of Title and Security Interests
- § 31-3.1-1 - Certificate of title required.
- § 31-3.1-10 - Refusing certificate of title.
- § 31-3.1-11 - Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates.
- § 31-3.1-12 - Transfer.
- § 31-3.1-13 - Transfer to or from dealer – Records.
- § 31-3.1-14 - Transfer by operation of law.
- § 31-3.1-15 - Fees – Registration cards.
- § 31-3.1-16 - Issuance of new certificate.
- § 31-3.1-16.1 - Electronic recording of security interests.
- § 31-3.1-17 - Scrapping, dismantling or destroying vehicle.
- § 31-3.1-18 - Excepted liens and security interests.
- § 31-3.1-19 - Perfection of security interests.
- § 31-3.1-2 - Exclusions.
- § 31-3.1-20 - Security interest – Change of certificate.
- § 31-3.1-21 - Assignment by lienholder.
- § 31-3.1-22 - Release of security interest.
- § 31-3.1-23 - Duty of lienholder.
- § 31-3.1-24 - Exclusiveness of procedure.
- § 31-3.1-25 - Suspension or revocation of certificates.
- § 31-3.1-26 - Powers of division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-3.1-27 - Vehicle leases that are not sales or security interests.
- § 31-3.1-28 - – 31-3.1-35. [Obsolete.].
- § 31-3.1-3 - Optional certificate of title.
- § 31-3.1-36 - Court review.
- § 31-3.1-37 - Passage of title upon death of owner.
- § 31-3.1-38 - Effective dates – Applicability.
- § 31-3.1-4 - Application for first certificate of title.
- § 31-3.1-5 - Examination of records.
- § 31-3.1-6 - Issuance and records.
- § 31-3.1-7 - Contents and effect of certificate.
- § 31-3.1-8 - Delivery.
- § 31-3.1-9 - Registration without certificate of title – Bond.
- CHAPTER 31-3.2 - Snowmobiles and Recreational Vehicles
- § 31-3.2-1 - Definitions.
- § 31-3.2-10 - Penalties.
- § 31-3.2-11 - Liability for negligence.
- § 31-3.2-2 - Registration.
- § 31-3.2-3 - Disposition of fees.
- § 31-3.2-4 - Transfer or termination of ownership.
- § 31-3.2-4.1 - Operation of snowmobile or recreational vehicle without permission – Penalty.
- § 31-3.2-5 - Licensing by political subdivisions.
- § 31-3.2-6 - Rules and regulations.
- § 31-3.2-7 - Operation.
- § 31-3.2-7.1 - Operation prohibited within valley marshes.
- § 31-3.2-8 - Mufflers.
- § 31-3.2-9 - Crossing of highways by youthful operators – Prohibitions.
- CHAPTER 31-30 - Highway Safety
- CHAPTER 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration – Security Following Accident
- § 31-31-1 - Administration – Rules and regulations.
- § 31-31-10 - Relief from security requirements.
- § 31-31-11 - Adjudication of nonliability.
- § 31-31-12 - Agreements for payment of damages.
- § 31-31-13 - Release upon payment of judgment.
- § 31-31-14 - Termination of security requirement.
- § 31-31-15 - Duration of suspension.
- § 31-31-16 - Drivers not licensed in state – Unregistered vehicles – Out of state accidents.
- § 31-31-17 - Decrease in amount of security.
- § 31-31-18 - Correction of action taken on erroneous information.
- § 31-31-19 - Custody of security.
- § 31-31-2 - Appeals from division of motor vehicles.
- § 31-31-20 - Application of security.
- § 31-31-21 - Return of deposit.
- § 31-31-22 - Matters not to be evidenced in civil suits.
- § 31-31-3 - Abstracts of operating records.
- § 31-31-4 - Application of chapter.
- § 31-31-5 - Determination of security required – Notices.
- § 31-31-6 - Exceptions to requirement of security.
- § 31-31-7 - Requirements as to policy or bond.
- § 31-31-8 - Form and amount of security.
- § 31-31-9 - Failure to deposit security – Suspensions.
- CHAPTER 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future
- § 31-32-1 - Applicability.
- § 31-32-10 - Suspension for nonpayment of judgment.
- § 31-32-11 - Exception in relation to certain vehicles.
- § 31-32-12 - Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.
- § 31-32-13 - Exception when insurer liable.
- § 31-32-14 - Duration of suspension for unsatisfied judgment.
- § 31-32-15 - Discharge in bankruptcy.
- § 31-32-16 - Payment sufficient to satisfy requirements.
- § 31-32-17 - Installment payment of judgments.
- § 31-32-18 - Action on default.
- § 31-32-19 - Proof required for each registered vehicle.
- § 31-32-2 - "Proof of financial responsibility for the future" defined.
- § 31-32-20 - Alternate methods of giving proof.
- § 31-32-21 - Certificate of insurance as proof.
- § 31-32-22 - Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof.
- § 31-32-23 - Default by nonresident insurer.
- § 31-32-24 - "Motor vehicle liability policy" defined.
- § 31-32-25 - Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy.
- § 31-32-26 - Chapter not to affect other policies.
- § 31-32-27 - Bond as proof.
- § 31-32-28 - Recorded bond constitutes a lien.
- § 31-32-29 - Action on bond.
- § 31-32-3 - Definitions.
- § 31-32-30 - Money or securities as proof.
- § 31-32-31 - Application of deposit.
- § 31-32-32 - Owner may give proof for others.
- § 31-32-33 - Substitution of proof.
- § 31-32-34 - Requiring additional proof.
- § 31-32-35 - Duration of proof – Cancellation or return.
- § 31-32-36 - Three-year requirement construed.
- § 31-32-4 - Proof required under certain circumstances.
- § 31-32-5 - Suspension until proof furnished.
- § 31-32-6 - Action in respect to unlicensed person.
- § 31-32-7 - Action in respect to nonresidents.
- § 31-32-8 - Courts to report nonpayment of judgments.
- § 31-32-9 - Division of motor vehicles to notify licensing state.
- CHAPTER 31-33 - Safety Responsibility Violations – General Provisions
- CHAPTER 31-34 - Responsibility of Owners of Rental Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-34.1 - Rental Vehicle Surcharge
- CHAPTER 31-35 - Responsibility of Parking Lots
- CHAPTER 31-36 - Motor Fuel Tax
- CHAPTER 31-36.1 - Fuel Use Reporting Law
- CHAPTER 31-37 - Retail Sale of Gasoline
- CHAPTER 31-38 - Inspection of Motor Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-39 - Auto Wrecking and Salvage Yards
- CHAPTER 31-4 - Transfer of Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-40 - Habitual Offenders
- CHAPTER 31-41 - Administrative Payment of Certain Traffic Offenses
- CHAPTER 31-41.1 - Adjudication of Traffic Offenses
- CHAPTER 31-41.2 - Automated Traffic Violation Monitoring Systems
- CHAPTER 31-42 - Abandoned Motor Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-43 - Administrative Adjudication Court
- CHAPTER 31-44 - Mobile and Manufactured Homes
- CHAPTER 31-44.1 - Mobile and Manufactured Home Lot Rental Increases
- CHAPTER 31-45 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-46 - Rhode Island Salvage Law
- CHAPTER 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act
- CHAPTER 31-47.1 - Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
- CHAPTER 31-47.2 - Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Emission Inspections
- CHAPTER 31-47.3 - The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
- CHAPTER 31-48 - Motor Vehicle Chop Shop, Stolen and Altered Property
- CHAPTER 31-49 - Ignition Interlock Systems
- CHAPTER 31-5 - Dealers', Manufacturers', and Rental Licenses
- CHAPTER 31-5.1 - Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
- CHAPTER 31-5.2 - Consumer Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Warranties
- CHAPTER 31-5.3 - Protection of Used Motor Vehicle Purchasers
- CHAPTER 31-5.4 - Consumer Enforcement of Used Motor Vehicle Warranties
- CHAPTER 31-5.5 - Global Warming Index Act
- CHAPTER 31-50 - Office of Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud
- CHAPTER 31-51 - School Bus Safety Enforcement
- CHAPTER 31-52 - Funeral Procession Act
- CHAPTER 31-6 - Registration Fees
- CHAPTER 31-6.1 - Bus Taxation Proration and Reciprocity Agreement
- CHAPTER 31-7 - Foreign Vehicles
- CHAPTER 31-8 - Offenses Against Registration and Certificate of Title Laws
- CHAPTER 31-9 - Theft and Related Offenses