Rhode Island § 31-47-11 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act

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§ 31-47-11. Motor Vehicle Reparations Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-11

§ 31-47-11. Reinstatement of suspended license or registration.

Any order of suspension or impoundment issued under this chapter may be terminated at any time if the administrator of the division of motor vehicles determines upon a showing of proof of financial security that the operator or owner of the motor vehicle was in compliance with financial security requirements of this chapter at the time of the traffic offense or accident which resulted in the order against the person. That determination may be made without a hearing. This section does not apply unless the person shows good cause for the person’s failure to present satisfactory proof of financial responsibility to the court, traffic tribunal, or administrator of the division of motor vehicles prior to the issuance of the order.

History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-47-11

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-47-11 cover?

Section 31-47-11 ("Motor Vehicle Reparations Act") 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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