Rhode Island § 31-19-4 - Operation of Bicycles
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§ 31-19-4. Operation of Bicycles
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-19-4
§ 31-19-4. Excessive number of persons on bicycle.
No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped, except when transporting a child six (6) years of age or younger in a rear-mounted bicycle carrier and/or trailer that meets mandatory and various industry standard specifications as developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 58, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 249, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-19-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-19-4 cover?
Section 31-19-4 ("Operation of Bicycles") 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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