Rhode Island § 31-10-39 - Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses

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§ 31-10-39. Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-39

§ 31-10-39. Instructor’s license required.

No person, unless licensed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, shall be employed by any commercial drivers’ school licensee to give instruction to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle. An application for an instructor’s license shall contain the name and address of the applicant, the name and address of the school employing the applicant, and any other pertinent information that may be required by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles to safeguard the public interest. Every application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the fee required by law.

History of Section.
P.L. 1964, ch. 224, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 62.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-10-39

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-10-39 cover?

Section 31-10-39 ("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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