Rhode Island § 31-2-4 - Division of Motor Vehicles
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§ 31-2-4. Division of Motor Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-2-4
§ 31-2-4. Rules and regulations — Exception to authority.
The administrator of the division of motor vehicles, department of revenue is authorized to adopt and enforce those rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of chapters 1 — 27 of this title, and any other laws the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the division of motor vehicles, including rules and regulations concerning specialized testing and standards for operators of commercial vehicles; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize the administrator to charge any monetary fee for a license or permit to utilize a flashing light by any volunteer fire department or volunteer ambulance squad.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 2, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-2-4; P.L. 1979, ch. 321, § 1; P.L.
1987, ch. 398, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 3; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-2-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-2-4 cover?
Section 31-2-4 ("Division of Motor Vehicles") 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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