Rhode Island § 31-45-2 - Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles
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§ 31-45-2. Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-45-2
§ 31-45-2. Establishment of regulations.
The director of the department of revenue is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures to be utilized in the enforcement of this chapter. The director is further authorized to lower the noise standards set forth in this chapter consistent with economic and technological feasibility. The procedure shall allow, to the extent feasible, noise measurement and enforcement action to be accomplished in reasonably confined areas such as residential areas. The adoption of those rules, regulations, and limits shall be pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 28; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 28.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-45-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-45-2 cover?
Section 31-45-2 ("Noise Limits for Motor Vehicles") 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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