Rhode Island § 24-10-17 - Freeways
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§ 24-10-17. Freeways
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-10-17
§ 24-10-17. Soliciting rides in motor vehicles.
(a) Any person who endeavors by words, gestures, or otherwise to beg, invite, or secure transportation in any motor vehicle on any freeway within the state, except in the case of a bona fide emergency or in the case of sickness, is subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
(b) Any person who endeavors to solicit a ride in a motor vehicle in the manner described in this section on the traveled portion of any other public highway in this state shall be subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 58, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 102; P.L. 2008,
ch. 100, art. 12, § 4; P.L. 2021, ch. 49, § 1, effective June 14, 2021; P.L. 2021,
ch. 50, § 1, effective June 11, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 24-10-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 24-10-17 cover?
Section 24-10-17 ("Freeways") 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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