Rhode Island § 31-23-40 - Equipment and Accessories Generally
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§ 31-23-40. Equipment and Accessories Generally
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-40
§ 31-23-40. Approved types of seat belts — Enforcement of requirements.
All safety belts must be of a type and must be installed in a manner approved by the division of motor vehicles. The division of motor vehicles shall establish specifications and requirements for approved types of safety belts and attachments to them. The division of motor vehicles will accept, as approved, all seat belt installations and the belt and anchor meeting the Society of Automotive Engineers’ specifications. No new passenger motor vehicle shall be registered unless it is equipped with an approved type of safety seat belt. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall suspend the registration of any motor vehicle not so equipped until it is made to conform to the requirements of this section. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 120.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-23-40
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-23-40 cover?
Section 31-23-40 ("Equipment and Accessories Generally") 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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