Rhode Island § 31-22-3 - Miscellaneous Rules
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 31-22-3 — Miscellaneous Rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-22-3. Miscellaneous Rules
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-3
§ 31-22-3. Riding on motorcycles.
(a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached to it. The operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator.
(b) In no event shall a motorcycle passenger ride in front of the operator. An operator violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a civil violation and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100).
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 33, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-22-3; P.L. 1983, ch. 248, § 1;
P.L. 1999, ch. 218, art. 6, § 10.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-22-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-22-3 cover?
Section 31-22-3 ("Miscellaneous Rules") 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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