Rhode Island § 31-25-15 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
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§ 31-25-15. Size, Weight, and Load Limits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-15
§ 31-25-15. Investigations as to safety of buses, trucks, and trailers.
The administrator of the division of motor vehicles upon registering any truck, truck tractor, or semi-trailer under the laws of this state, or any bus for the transportation of ten (10) or more persons, may require any information and may make any investigation or test as necessary to enable him or her to determine whether the vehicle may safely be operated upon the highways in compliance with all the provisions of chapters 1 — 27 of this title. The administrator shall register the vehicle for a permissible gross weight not exceeding the limitations set forth in chapters 1 — 27 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 35, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 31-25-15.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-25-15
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-25-15 cover?
Section 31-25-15 ("Size, Weight, and Load Limits") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 31-25-15?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 31-25-15" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 31-25-15 apply to my situation?
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