Rhode Island § 31-51-7 - School Bus Safety Enforcement
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§ 31-51-7. School Bus Safety Enforcement
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-51-7
§ 31-51-7. Nature of violations.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(a) No violation for which a civil fine is imposed under this chapter shall be considered a moving violation, nor shall be included on the driving record of the person on whom the liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance rating purposes in providing motor vehicle insurance coverage.
(b) Impositions of a penalty pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed a criminal conviction of an owner or operator;
(c) The “good driving record” provision of § 31-41.1-7 shall not be used to dismiss an action brought pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 105, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 107, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-51-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-51-7 cover?
Section 31-51-7 ("School Bus Safety Enforcement") 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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