Rhode Island § 31-32-5 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future
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§ 31-32-5. Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-32-5
§ 31-32-5. Suspension until proof furnished.
The suspension or revocation required under § 31-32-4(a), (b), and (c)(1) shall remain in effect and the division of motor vehicles shall not issue to that person any new or renewal of license, or register or reregister in the name of the person as owner of the vehicle until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and only if the person shall give and maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future; provided, that for a suspension under § 31-32-4(c)(2) the division of motor vehicles shall in its discretion issue or renew a license of the person without maintaining proof of financial responsibility for the future.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-27; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956,
§ 31-32-5; P.L. 1970, ch. 279, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-32-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-32-5 cover?
Section 31-32-5 ("Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future") 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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