Rhode Island § 31-40-7 - Habitual Offenders
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§ 31-40-7. Habitual Offenders
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-40-7
§ 31-40-7. Period during which habitual offender not to be licensed.
No license to operate motor vehicles in Rhode Island shall be reissued to an habitual offender, subsequent to an order of the court as provided in § 31-40-6:
(1) For a period of not less than one year nor more than five (5) years from the date of the order of the court finding the person to be an habitual offender; and
(2) Until the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been restored by an order of the court of record entered in a proceeding as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 173, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-40-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-40-7 cover?
Section 31-40-7 ("Habitual Offenders") 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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