Rhode Island § 31-27-5 - Motor Vehicle Offenses
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§ 31-27-5. Motor Vehicle Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-5
§ 31-27-5. Motor carriers — Maximum driving and on-duty time.
(a) Maximum driving time. Except for intrastate carrier tows and recovering operations provided at the request of a law enforcement agency for public safety purposes, no motor carrier shall permit or require any driver used by it to drive nor shall any driver exceed the hours for service for drivers as provided in 49 CFR Part 395, as may be amended from time to time.
(b) Drivers may be declared out of service for violations of this section or 49 CFR Part 395 as may be amended from time to time.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 98, § 27; P.L. 1933, ch. 2023, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 104, § 1; G.L. 1956,
§ 31-27-5; P.L. 1986, ch. 282, § 3; P.L. 1995, ch. 125, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 77, §
7; P.L. 2005, ch. 82, § 7.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-27-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-27-5 cover?
Section 31-27-5 ("Motor Vehicle Offenses") 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 § 31-27-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 31-27-5 apply to my situation?
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