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RI Gen L § 31-23.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-1 - Definitions.

§ 31-23.3-1. Definitions.The following words and phrases, for the purposes of this chapter only, have the following meanings:(1) "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle, except those vehicles defined in § 31-1-8 as vehicles used in farm husbandry, which is registered or required to be registered in the state.(2) "Multipurpose passenger vehicle" means a motor vehicle with motive power designed to carry ten (10) persons or fewer which is constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.(3) "Reflectance" means the ratio of the amount of total light, expressed in a percentage, which is reflected outward by the product or material to the amount of total light falling on the product or material.(4) "Sunscreening material" means a product or material, including film, glazing, and perforated sunscreening, which, when applied to the windshield or windows of a motor vehicle, reduces the effects of the sun with respect to light reflectance or transmittance.(5) "Transmittance" means the ratio of the amount of total light, expressed in a percentage, which is allowed to pass through the product or material, including glazing, to the amount of total light falling on the product or material and the glazing.(6) "Window" means any device designed for exterior viewing from a motor vehicle, except the windshield, any roof-mounted viewing device, and any viewing device having less than one hundred fifty (150) square inches in area.(7) "Windshield" means the front exterior viewing device of a motor vehicle.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-23.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-2 - Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials.

§ 31-23.3-2. Windshields and windows obscured by nontransparent materials.No person shall own and operate any motor vehicle upon any public highway, road or street with nontransparent or sunscreen material, window application, reflective film or non-reflective film used in any way to cover or treat the front windshield, the side windows immediately adjacent to the right and left of the operator's seat, the side windows immediately to the rear of the operator's seat and the front passenger seat and the rear window unless this vehicle meets one of the criteria set forth in § 31-23.3-3.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-23.3-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-3 - Rules and regulations authorized - Administrator of the division of motor vehicles.

§ 31-23.3-3. Rules and regulations authorized — Administrator of the division of motor vehicles.(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall establish rules and regulations to provide standards and tests to measure the percentage of reflective and transmittance of light.(b) Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity installing such a sunscreen device on a motor vehicle shall provide and affix a label to the front window not to exceed one and one-half (1½) square inches in size, which contains the installer's name and the percentage of light transmittance. Facing the motor vehicle from the outside, the label shall be placed in the lower left corner of the front window.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-23.3-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-4 - Exemptions.

§ 31-23.3-4. Exemptions.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:(1) Motor vehicles manufactured with windshields and window glass areas equipped in accordance with specifications of 49 CFR 571.205 as authorized by 15 U.S.C. § 1407.(2) Motor vehicles owned or leased by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.(3) The use of nontransparent or sunscreen material or window application on motor vehicles which has a total visible light transmittance of not less than seventy percent (70%) measured perpendicular to the surface of the glass on the windshield and side windows immediately adjacent to the right and left of the operator's seat, the side windows immediately to the rear of the operator's seat and the front passenger seat or on the rear window if the vehicle is equipped with two (2) outside mirrors, one on each side, adjusted so that the driver has a clear view of the highway behind the vehicle.(4) The use of any transparent material limited to the uppermost six inches (6") along the top of the windshield, provided the strip does not encroach upon the driver's direct forward viewing area as more particularly described and defined in applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.(5) Motor vehicles not required to be registered in this state.(6) The use of sunscreen material on windows behind the driver in trucks, buses, trailers, mobile homes, campers, multipurpose vehicles, charter buses, funeral service vehicles, or limousines, provided that the vehicle is equipped with two (2) outside mirrors, one on each side, if those mirrors meet federal standards adjusted so the driver has a clear view of the highway behind the vehicle.(7) A motor vehicle registered in this state in the name of a person, or the person's legal guardian, who has an affidavit signed by a physician or an optometrist licensed to practice in this state that states that the person has a physical condition that makes it necessary to equip the motor vehicle with a sunscreening device which may exceed federal standards. The division of motor vehicles, upon application of the individual, which shall include the affidavit, shall issue a sticker to be applied to the driver's side window to identify this exemption.(8) Any motor vehicle, registered and garaged within this state, whose sole purpose is to provide executive security to persons within this state. The owner(s) of the vehicle shall first seek and obtain written permission from the local police chief where the vehicle is garaged and registered before the waiver is granted.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-23.3-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-5 - Penalties.

§ 31-23.3-5. Penalties.(a) Any person, firm, corporation, or other business entity that installs any sunscreening material which is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each offense.(b) Any person who owns a motor vehicle which has installed on it any sunscreening device or material in violation of this chapter shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-23.3-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-23.3 - Nontransparent Windshields and Windows|Section 31-23.3-6 - Vehicles with existing sunscreening materials.

§ 31-23.3-6. Vehicles with existing sunscreening materials.The owners of all motor vehicles who have sunscreening material in their motor vehicle in violation of the provisions of this chapter may be found in violation of the provisions of this chapter; provided, an owner of a motor vehicle shall not be required to remove any sunscreening material if that material was initially installed by the motor vehicle manufacturer and was purchased prior to December 1, 1993.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 408, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 73.
RI Gen L § 31-24-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-1 - Times when lights required.

§ 31-24-1. Times when lights required.(a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any time from sunset to sunrise and at any other time when windshield wipers are in use, as a result of rain, sleet, snow, hail or other unfavorable atmospheric condition, or at any other time when there is not sufficient light or visibility, because of severe rain or any other condition, to clearly see persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred feet (500′) ahead, shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required under this chapter for different classes of vehicles, subject to the exceptions given in this chapter with respect to parked vehicles.(b) Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-1; P.L. 1982, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-2 - Means of measuring distance of visibility.

§ 31-24-2. Means of measuring distance of visibility.Whenever a requirement is declared in this chapter as to the distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which the lamps or devices shall be visible, the provisions shall apply during the times stated in § 31-24-1 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-2.
RI Gen L § 31-24-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-3 - Measurement of height of lamps.

§ 31-24-3. Measurement of height of lamps.Whenever a requirement is declared in this chapter as to the mounted height of lamps or devices, it shall mean from the center of the lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when the vehicle is without a load.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-3.
RI Gen L § 31-24-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-4 - Head lamps on vehicles other than cycles.

§ 31-24-4. Head lamps on vehicles other than cycles.Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least two (2) head lamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, and the head lamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this chapter. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 4; P.L. 1956, ch. 3846, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-4; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-5 - Head lamps on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles.

§ 31-24-5. Head lamps on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles.Every motor cycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two (2) head lamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this chapter. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 4; P.L. 1956, ch. 3846, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-5; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-6 - Height of head lamps.

§ 31-24-6. Height of head lamps.Every head lamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the head lamp of not more than fifty-four inches (54") nor less than twenty-four inches (24") to be measured as set forth in § 31-24-3. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 4; P.L. 1956, ch. 3846, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-6; P.L. 1957, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-7 - Tail lamps required.

§ 31-24-7. Tail lamps required.Every motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one tail lamp mounted on the rear, which when lighted as required in this chapter, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500′) to the rear, provided that in the case of a train of vehicles only the tail lamp on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-7; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-8 - Height of tail lamps.

§ 31-24-8. Height of tail lamps.Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than seventy-two inches (72") nor less than twenty inches (20") to be measured as set forth in § 31-24-3. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-8; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-9 - Illumination of rear registration plate - Wiring of rear lights in connection with head lamps.

§ 31-24-9. Illumination of rear registration plate — Wiring of rear lights in connection with head lamps.Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible from a distance of sixty feet (60′) to the rear. Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-9; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-10 - Rear reflectors required.

§ 31-24-10. Rear reflectors required.Every new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two (2) red reflectors, except that every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall carry at least one reflector, meeting the requirements of § 31-24-11, and except that vehicles of the type mentioned in § 31-24-37 shall be equipped with reflectors. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-10; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-11 - Specifications for reflectors.

§ 31-24-11. Specifications for reflectors.Every reflector referred to in § 31-24-10 shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than twenty inches (20") nor more than sixty inches (60") measured as set forth in § 31-24-3, and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within three hundred fifty feet (350′) from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps, except that visibility from a greater distance is required by this chapter of reflectors on certain types of vehicles. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-11; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-12 - Stop lamps required.

§ 31-24-12. Stop lamps required.It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any new motor vehicle, including any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, in this state, or for any person to drive a vehicle on the highways, unless it is equipped with a stop lamp meeting the requirements of §§ 31-24-13 and 31-24-14; provided, that all motor vehicles shall be equipped with stop lamps. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 7; P.L. 1952, ch. 2937, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-12; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-13 - Stop and turn lamps authorized.

§ 31-24-13. Stop and turn lamps authorized.Any motor vehicle may be equipped with, and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with, the following signal lamps or devices:(1) A stop lamp on the rear which shall emit a red or yellow light and which shall be actuated by applying the service (foot) brake and which may but need not be incorporated with a tail lamp;(2) A lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device capable of clearly indicating any intention to turn either to the right or to the left and which shall be visible both from the front and rear.(3) Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s. s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-13; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-14 - Specifications for stop or signal lamps.

§ 31-24-14. Specifications for stop or signal lamps.A stop lamp shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of one hundred feet (100′) to the rear both during normal sunlight and at nighttime, and a signal lamp or lamps indicating intention to turn shall be visible and understandable during daytime and nighttime from a distance of one hundred feet (100′) both to the front and rear. When a vehicle is equipped with a stop lamp or other signal lamps, the lamp or lamps shall at all times be maintained in good working condition. No stop lamp or signal lamp shall project a glaring or dazzling light. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s. s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-14; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-15 - Mechanical signal devices self-illuminated.

§ 31-24-15. Mechanical signal devices self-illuminated.All mechanical signal devices shall be self-illuminated when in use at the times mentioned in § 31-24-1. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s. s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-15; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-16 - Spot lamps.

§ 31-24-16. Spot lamps.Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two (2) spot lamps and every lighted spot lamp shall be aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle nor more than one hundred feet (100′) ahead of the vehicle. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-16; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-17 - Road lamps and fog lamps.

§ 31-24-17. Road lamps and fog lamps.Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) road lamps or fog lamps which shall be rigidly affixed to the motor vehicle below the level of the head lamps, and shall be so aimed and used that no part of the high-intensity portion of the light beam shall rise more than eighteen inches (18") above the ground at a distance of seventy-five feet (75′) or more in front of the vehicle or be directed left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle. Fog lamps and road lamps shall not be used in lieu of head lamps. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-17; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-18 - Side cowl and fender lamps.

§ 31-24-18. Side cowl and fender lamps.Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit an amber or white light without glare. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s. s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-18; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-19 - Running board courtesy lamps.

§ 31-24-19. Running board courtesy lamps.Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one running board courtesy lamp on each side of it which shall emit a white or amber light without glare. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s. s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-19; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-20 - Back up lamps.

§ 31-24-20. Back up lamps.Any motor vehicle may be equipped without not more than two (2) back-up lamps either separately or in combination with other lamps, but no back-up lamp shall be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 18; P.L. 1950 (s.s.), ch. 2639, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-20; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.
RI Gen L § 31-24-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-24 - Lighting Equipment and Reflectors|Section 31-24-21 - Lighting of farm tractors.

§ 31-24-21. Lighting of farm tractors.Every farm tractor equipped with an electric lighting system shall at all times mentioned in § 31-24-1 display a red tail lamp and either multiple beam or single beam head lamp equipment meeting the requirements of §§ 31-24-7 — 31-24-9, 31-24-22, and 31-24-24. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 34, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-24-21; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 121.