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RI Gen L § 31-3-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-17 - Volunteer fire company plates.

§ 31-3-17. Volunteer fire company plates.(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall, upon approved application, issue annually to any member of any duly incorporated volunteer fire company in this state, so long as he or she remains a member of the volunteer fire company, a special identifying number plate which shall be attached to the motor vehicle of the member of the volunteer fire company in conjunction with the regular number plates assigned to the member of the fire company at the time of the registration of the vehicle. There shall be a one time charge of ten dollars ($10.00) for these special number plates, of which five dollars ($5.00) shall be deposited to the division of motor vehicles manufacturing account. The member of the volunteer fire company shall attach and display the special identifying number plate in accordance with such rules and regulations as the administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall promulgate.(b) The design of the plates shall be provided by the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs, and shall be approved by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles.(c) Every plate issued shall bear an individual number to identify the vehicle to which it is attached. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is empowered to promulgate any rules and regulations that are required in determining the manner by which the individual numbers will be selected and issued.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 3, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-17; P.L. 1992, ch. 38, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-17.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-17.2 - Civil defense plates.

§ 31-3-17.2. Civil defense plates.The administrator of the division of motor vehicles may issue to the civil defense preparedness director of each city and town, for as long as such person remains a civil defense preparedness director, a special identifying number plate in place of any regular number plate assigned to each director at the time of the registration of a motor vehicle. The number shall be in numerical sequence preceded by the words "civil defense" or some similar appropriate designation, and the numbers shall be issued to the directors in alphabetical order according to the names of their respective city or town.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 212, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-17.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-17.3 - Temporary plates.

§ 31-3-17.3. Temporary plates.(a) The administrator of motor vehicles may design and issue, under such regulations as he or she shall deem appropriate, temporary registration plates. Any vehicle issued a temporary plate may be operated on the public highways for a period of five (5) days from the date of issuance.(b) The administrator of motor vehicles shall design and issue, under such regulations as he or she shall deem appropriate, temporary registration plates to be issued by horse trailer dealers for the use on horse trailers. Any horse trailer issued a temporary plate may be operated on the public highways for a period of twenty (20) days from the date of issuance.(c) Temporary plates shall be issued at a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per plate.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 29, § 2; P.L. 1995, ch. 328, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 296, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 122, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-17.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-17.4 - Firefighter plates.

§ 31-3-17.4. Firefighter plates.(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is empowered and authorized to make available to all active firefighters and retired firefighters a special motor vehicle registration plate for any motor vehicle eligible for registration as an automobile, or commercial vehicle having a gross weight of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or less, or vehicle eligible for a combination registration plate, pursuant to § 31-3-64.(b) The special motor vehicle registration plate shall carry on it the designation "Firefighter" and a Maltese cross with the design provided by the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs.(c) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall issue the plate upon payment of a service charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and a transfer charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the plate, of which fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be deposited to the division of motor vehicles manufacturing account.(d) For the purpose of this section, an active or retired member of any fire department shall be defined as any person certified by the chief of the fire department as currently a member of said department with at least one year active service or retired under honorable condition as a firefighter.(e) In a state of emergency, any active member of a fire department driving a vehicle bearing the special motor vehicle registration plate shall be authorized and empowered to travel upon the highways of the state notwithstanding any driving ban imposed by the state or municipal authority in accordance with their official duties.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 605, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 220, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 378, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 394, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-18 - Display of plates - Penalties.

§ 31-3-18. Display of plates — Penalties.(a) Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, trailer, transporter vehicle, in-transit vehicle, or a bailee engaged in a business as defined in § 31-1-17(a), or other than a motor vehicle owned by a duly authorized dealer in motor vehicles and which is used in the dealer's business shall be attached thereto one in the front and the other in the rear. The registration plate issued for a motorcycle, trailer, bailee, or a dealer's motor vehicle as defined in this subsection shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle.(b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging at a height of not less than twelve inches (12") from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate; in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible.(c) Penalties. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine as enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.(d) All vehicles registered as passenger, commercial, trailer, motorcycle, suburban, farm, combination, taxi, radio operator, camper, public, racer tow, jitney, and antique must have displayed on them the registration plate(s) as described in § 31-3-11. This subsection does not apply to those registrants in possession of an alternative design plate as described in § 31-3-60 or any other specially authorized plate described in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 3, § 9, G.L. 1956, § 31-3-18; P.L. 1968, ch. 103, § 1; P.L. 1970, ch. 108, § 2; P.L. 1978, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 56; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 7; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 12, § 5; P.L. 2009, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 261, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-19 - Registration of race cars.

§ 31-3-19. Registration of race cars.The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue a special registration certificate and marker for any motor vehicle constructed to be used for racing, and that must be towed over the public highways to and from such places where those vehicles are to be raced; however, these motor vehicles shall be equipped with adequate brakes and a rear light that shows a red light to the rear and also provides a source of white light to illuminate the rear number plate or marker. The fee for this registration shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00), and the registration shall expire March 31st following the date of issue. The registration plate or marker issued for this motor vehicle shall, in addition to the number assigned, bear a symbol to indicate that the vehicle is to be towed while on the public highways.History of Section.P.L. 1949, ch. 2299, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-19; P.L. 1960, ch. 75, § 4.
RI Gen L § 31-3-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-21 - Use of bailee, transporter, and in transit plates.

§ 31-3-21. Use of bailee, transporter, and in transit plates.(a) A bailee may operate or move any vehicle of a type otherwise required to be registered under this chapter upon the highways solely for the purpose of delivery, upon displaying on the vehicle the plates issued to him or her as provided in §§ 31-3-23 — 31-3-25.(b) In transit plates may be used to operate or move special mobile equipment upon the highways solely for the purpose of moving that equipment to and from the location of any type of construction.(c) A transporter may operate or move any vehicle of a type otherwise required to be registered under this chapter upon the highway solely for the purpose of delivering, upon displaying on the vehicle the plates issued to him or her as provided in §§ 31-3-23 — 31-3-25.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-21; P.L. 1959, ch. 123, § 2; P.L. 1966, ch. 189, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-3-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-22 - Service vehicles owned by dealer.

§ 31-3-22. Service vehicles owned by dealer.The provisions of §§ 31-3-20 — 31-3-27 shall not apply to work or service vehicles owned by a manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-22; P.L. 1966, ch. 189, § 3.
RI Gen L § 31-3-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-23 - Application for dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-23. Application for dealer's plates.Any manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer may apply to the division of motor vehicles on the appropriate form to obtain a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one or more special plates as appropriate to various types of vehicles subject to registration pursuant to this chapter. The applicant shall also submit proof of his or her status as a bona fide manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the division of motor vehicles.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-23; P.L. 1966, ch. 189, § 4; P.L. 1968, ch. 103, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-3-23.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-23.1 - Limitation on number of plates.

§ 31-3-23.1. Limitation on number of plates.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the motor vehicle dealers' license commission shall limit the number of plates allowable to any dealer in accordance with the provisions of §§ 31-5-1 — 31-5-20, and the plates shall be issued by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles up to such limit upon application by the dealer.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 165, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-24 - Dealer's certificate.

§ 31-3-24. Dealer's certificate.The division of motor vehicles, upon granting any application shall issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-24.
RI Gen L § 31-3-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-25 - Issuance of dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-25. Issuance of dealer's plates.(a) The division of motor vehicles shall issue special "dealer's plates" as applied for, which shall have displayed on them the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. Each plate so issued shall also contain a number or symbol identifying the plate from every other plate bearing the same general distinguishing number. The division of motor vehicles shall issue dealer's plates every three (3) years in clearly distinguishable colors, one color to be used by new vehicle dealers, another color for used vehicles dealers, and another color for transporter and bailee plates. The color for each category enumerated in this section shall be changed every three (3) years with the issuance of the plates, and vehicle identification devices will be provided annually.(b) The dealer plate issuance scheduled for January 1, 2017, shall be deferred until January 1, 2018 to coincide with the dealer license renewal cycle.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-25; P.L. 1968, ch. 103, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 122, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 356, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 409, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-3-25.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-25.1 - Cost of dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-25.1. Cost of dealer's plates.The cost for the annual issuance of the new plates shall be an additional one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per set per year.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 122, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-3-25.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-25.2 - Issuance of motorcycle dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-25.2. Issuance of motorcycle dealer's plates.The division of motor vehicles shall issue special motorcycle dealer's plates as applied for, which shall bear the following: "motorcycle dealer". The provisions of this chapter regarding application for, and display of "dealer's plates" shall apply to motorcycle dealer's plates. The plates shall be issued annually at a charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per plate.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 22, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-25.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-25.3 - Issuance of boat dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-25.3. Issuance of boat dealer's plates.The division of motor vehicles shall issue special boat dealer's plates as applied for, which shall bear the following: "boat dealer". The "boat dealer" plates shall be used only on boat trailers used by the boat dealer in the course of his or her business. With respect to trailers, the provisions of this chapter regarding application for, operation with, and display of "dealer's plates" shall apply to boat dealer's plates. Without limiting the general applicability of the preceding provisions, §§ 31-3-40 and 31-4-3 shall apply to boat dealers with respect to trailers. The plates shall be issued annually at a charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per plate.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 325, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-26 - Expiration of dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-26. Expiration of dealer's plates.Every special plate issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at midnight on the thirty-first (31st) day of December of each year. A new plate or plates for the ensuing year may be obtained by the person to whom any expired plate or plates was issued by applying to the division of motor vehicles and paying the fee provided by law.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-26; P.L. 1984, ch. 296, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-3-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-27 - Responsibility for use of dealer's plates.

§ 31-3-27. Responsibility for use of dealer's plates.Every manufacturer, bailee, transporter, or dealer shall be at all times fully responsible and aware as to the use of special plates and the identity of the vehicles to which they are attached, and shall make this information immediately available to any proper officer.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 6, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-27; P.L. 1966, ch. 189, § 5.
RI Gen L § 31-3-28 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-28 - Rules and regulations as to plates.

§ 31-3-28. Rules and regulations as to plates.(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized and empowered to make, alter, or amend, such rules and regulations that he or she may deem necessary, pertaining to the use, size, design, color scheme, and the material to be used in the manufacture of the number plates to be displayed on automobiles, motor trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, or other motor vehicles, except that at the next general issuance and each subsequent issuance. To promote safety and to facilitate the identification of registration plate letters and numerals at night, the department of revenue shall require that all registration plates shall be treated with special materials so as to make the background fully reflective and the letters and numerals on them readable at night for a minimum distance of one hundred feet (100′) with other illumination. An additional fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be payable upon the initial issuance of the above described illuminated plates.(b) All rules and regulations made under the provisions of this section shall, after being approved by the governor and published at least once in each county of the state, have the effect of law.History of Section.P.L. 1943, ch. 1302, §§ 1-3; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-28; P.L. 1971, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 4.
RI Gen L § 31-3-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-29 - Licensing of tow cars and tow trucks.

§ 31-3-29. Licensing of tow cars and tow trucks.The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall require that every tow car or tow truck shall be licensed with a special registration certificate.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 10, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-29.
RI Gen L § 31-3-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-30 - Accident chasing by tow trucks.

§ 31-3-30. Accident chasing by tow trucks.It shall be unlawful for any tow car or tow truck to be at the scene of a motor vehicle accident unless summoned by the participants in that accident or by the owners of the respective vehicles involved in that accident. Any owner of any tow car or tow truck or his or her duly authorized agent, if found guilty of violating the provisions of this section, shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for the first offense and for any subsequent offense shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) and have his or her special registration certificate suspended by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles for such period as the administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall determine.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 10, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-30.
RI Gen L § 31-3-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-3 - Registration of Vehicles|Section 31-3-31 - Registration of farm vehicles.

§ 31-3-31. Registration of farm vehicles.(a) Farm vehicles, as defined in § 31-1-8, equipped with rubber tires while being used in farming and operated on highways shall be registered on a form furnished by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles and shall be assigned a special number plate with a suitable symbol or letter indicating the usage of the farm vehicle.(b) The director of the department of revenue shall promulgate rules and regulations for the inspection of farm vehicles.(c) Farm plates may not be utilized on: (1) Vehicles eligible for registration as private passenger automobiles; provided, however, that any vehicle eligible for registration as a private passenger and registered with farm plates prior to July 1, 2002, may continue to be registered with farm plates by the owner to whom the farm plates were issued; or (2) On any vehicle that is not a farm vehicle as defined in § 31-1-8.(d) Farm plates may be displayed on vehicles used in the delivery of agricultural products produced by the farmer; however, farm plates shall not be displayed on vehicles used for deliveries by persons, as defined in § 31-1-17(g), that do not raise agricultural products.(e) Any farm vehicle, as defined in § 31-1-8, that is not required to be registered and that is covered by an insurance policy applicable to farm property and operations and that includes liability coverage, shall be deemed to have liability insurance as required by § 31-3-3(c) and to meet liability insurance requirements set forth in this title as long as such a policy is in effect. Documentation of such insurance, including the name of the carrier, policy, number, and effective date, may be required by the division for the registration of said vehicle and for the renewal of such registration.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 11, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-3-31; P.L. 1984, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 404, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 4; P.L. 2014, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 399, § 1.