Rhode Island § 31-7-5 - Foreign Vehicles

Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 31-7-5 — Foreign Vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31-7-5. Foreign Vehicles

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-7-5

§ 31-7-5. Suspension or revocation of rights of nonresidents.

Whenever the division of motor vehicles shall suspend or revoke the right of any nonresident person to operate any motor vehicle, or to have operated any motor vehicle, owned by any nonresident upon the public highways of this state, it shall suspend or revoke that right for the same periods of time and upon the same grounds that it is required to suspend or revoke the license of any chauffeur or operator by §§ 31-11-6, 31-11-7, 31-11-8, and 31-11-18.

History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 5, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-7-5; P.L. 1959 (s.s.), ch. 190, § 1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-7-5

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-7-5 cover?

Section 31-7-5 ("Foreign 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.

How do I cite Rhode Island § 31-7-5?

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