Rhode Island § 31-10-8 - Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses
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§ 31-10-8. Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-8
§ 31-10-8. Special armed forces operator’s license.
The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue a special form of motor vehicle operator’s license, at no fee, to any person serving in the armed forces of the United States who at the time of his or her entrance into the armed forces was a legal resident of Rhode Island and the holder of a valid license. The special license shall be valid during the term of the person’s period of service and for thirty (30) days thereafter unless sooner cancelled, suspended, or revoked for cause, and the person shall, while operating a motor vehicle upon the public highways, carry the special license upon his or her person and shall also carry upon his or her person conclusive evidence of the fact that he or she is a member of the armed forces of the United States.
History of Section.
P.L. 1955, ch. 3584, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-8; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-10-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-10-8 cover?
Section 31-10-8 ("Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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