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RI Gen L § 31-10-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-1 - License required to drive.

§ 31-10-1. License required to drive.(a) No person, except those expressly exempted in this chapter, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless that person has a valid license as an operator or chauffeur under the provisions of this chapter. No person shall receive an operator's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the division of motor vehicles all valid operators' licenses in his or her possession issued to that person by any other jurisdiction. All surrendered licenses shall be returned by the division of motor vehicles to the issuer together with the information that the licensee is now licensed in this state. No person shall be permitted to have more than one valid operator's license at any time. Any resident as defined under § 31-1-18 shall be required to obtain a Rhode Island operator's or chauffeur's license within thirty (30) days of establishing residency.(b) No person shall drive a motor vehicle as a chauffeur unless he or she holds a valid chauffeur's license. No person shall receive a chauffeur's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the division of motor vehicles any operator's license issued to him or her, or an affidavit that he or she does not possess an operator's license.(c) Any person holding a valid chauffeur's license under this chapter need not procure an operator's license.(d) Any person licensed as an operator or chauffeur under this chapter may exercise the privilege granted by that license upon all streets and highways in this state, and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise that privilege by any county, municipal, or local board, or by any body having authority to adopt local police regulations.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-1; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 26, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-2 - Persons exempt from licensing requirements.

§ 31-10-2. Persons exempt from licensing requirements.The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter:(1) Any employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United States government and being operated on official business;(2) A nonresident who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid operator's license issued to him or her in his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as an operator;(3) A nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid chauffeur's license issued to him or her in his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state either as an operator or chauffeur. Subject to the age limits applicable to chauffeurs in this state, that license shall be accepted as a chauffeur class I license. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a nonresident must submit an application for a chauffeur class I license which must be approved before a nonresident may be employed as a chauffeur in this state;(4) Any nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, whose home state or country does not require the licensing of operators, may operate a motor vehicle as an operator only, for a period of not more than ninety (90) days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle so operated is duly registered in the home state or country of that nonresident;(5) Any operator of any traction engine, road roller, farm tractor, crane, power shovel, well-borer, and any other road and building construction machinery and equipment, other than a truck used for the transportation of materials.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 2; P.L. 1954, ch. 3323, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-2; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 273, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-3 - Persons ineligible for licenses.

§ 31-10-3. Persons ineligible for licenses.(a) The division of motor vehicles shall not issue any license under this chapter:(1) To any person, as an operator, who is under the age of sixteen (16) years;(2) To any person, as a chauffeur, who is under the age of eighteen (18) years;(3) To any person, as an operator or chauffeur, whose license has been suspended, during that suspension, nor to any person whose license has been revoked, except as provided in § 31-11-10;(4) To any person, as an operator or chauffeur, who is a habitual drunkard or habitual user of drugs to such an extent that he or she is incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;(5) To any person, as an operator or chauffeur, who is required by this chapter to take an examination unless that person shall have successfully passed that examination;(6) To any person who is required under the laws of this state to deposit proof of financial responsibility and who has not deposited that proof;(7) To any person when the administrator of the division of motor vehicles has good cause based on clear and convincing evidence to believe that that person does not meet a standard of physical or mental fitness for motor vehicle licensure established pursuant to § 31-10-44(b) and that the person's physical or mental condition prevents him or her from being able to operate a motor vehicle with safety upon the highway;(8) To any person when the administrator of the division of motor vehicles has good cause to believe that the operation of a motor vehicle on the highways by that person would pose an imminent safety risk to the general public as determined by objectively ascertainable standards;(9) To any person who is subject to an order issued pursuant to § 14-1-67.(b) The division of motor vehicles shall notify in writing any person whose application for a license has been denied pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The notice shall contain the factual and legal basis for the denial, the procedure for requesting a hearing, and the rights afforded the individual pursuant to the provisions of § 31-11-7(d) — (f). When physical or mental fitness is the basis for the denial, the notice shall reference the specific functional standard promulgated pursuant to § 31-10-44(b), which was relied upon by the division of motor vehicles. Upon his or her request the division of motor vehicles shall afford the license applicant an opportunity for a hearing as early as practical and no later than twenty (20) days after receipt of the request.(c) The hearing procedures afforded the applicant shall conform to the provisions of § 31-11-7(d) — (f).History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 3; P.L. 1952, ch. 2937, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-3; P.L. 1959 (s.s.), ch. 190, § 2; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 196, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-4 - Classification of chauffeurs - Examination of applicants.

§ 31-10-4. Classification of chauffeurs — Examination of applicants.The division of motor vehicles upon issuing a chauffeur's license shall indicate on it the class of license so issued and shall appropriately examine each applicant according to the class of license applied for and may impose any rules and regulations for the exercise of that license as it may deem necessary for the safety and welfare of the traveling public.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-4; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-5.1 - School bus driver annual training.

§ 31-10-5.1. School bus driver annual training.(a) The department of revenue shall promulgate any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to ensure that a ten-hour (10) training course is provided for all new school bus drivers and a three-hour (3) retraining course is provided to all renewal applicants on at least a yearly basis.(b) The training shall include, but not be limited to, defensive driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's School Bus Driver In-Service Series, and instruction in all state laws, rules, and regulations relating to school buses and school bus safety.(c) Prior to any renewal of any certificate of a school bus driver, the division of motor vehicles shall require proof of the renewal applicant's having successfully completed the annual retraining as provided in this section. That proof shall include the passing of a written examination prepared by the department of revenue, or the department of revenue's designee, and conducted by employees of the department.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 413, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 9; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 9; P.L. 2016, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 56, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-6.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-6.1 - Supervising driver.

§ 31-10-6.1. Supervising driver.A supervising driver must be the parent, guardian, licensed foster parent or adult or a certified driver education instructor. A supervising driver must be a licensed driver who has been licensed to drive for five (5) years.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-10-6.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-6.2 - Out-of-state exceptions.

§ 31-10-6.2. Out-of-state exceptions.A nonresident who is at least seventeen (17) years old but less than eighteen (18) years old, who has an unrestricted drivers license issued by that state, and who becomes a resident of this state may apply for and obtain within thirty (30) days of establishing residency one of the following:(1) Temporary permit. If the person has not completed a drivers education course that meets the requirements of the department of education but is currently enrolled in a drivers education course that meets these requirements. A temporary permit is valid for the period specified in the permit and authorizes the holder of the permit to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle when in possession of the permit, subject to any restrictions imposed by the division of motor vehicles concerning time of driving, supervision, and passenger limitations. The period must end within ten (10) days after the expected completion date of the drivers education course in which the applicant is enrolled.(2) Full operator's license. If the person has completed a drivers education course that meets the requirements of the department of elementary and secondary education; has held the license issued by the other state for at least twelve (12) months; and has not been convicted during the preceding six (6) months of a motor vehicle moving violation, a seat belt infraction, or an offense committed in another jurisdiction that would be a motor vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction if committed in this state.(3) Limited provisional license. If the person has completed a drivers education course that meets the requirements of the department of elementary and secondary education but either did not hold the license issued by the other state for at least twelve (12) months; or was convicted during the preceding six (6) months of a motor vehicle moving violation, a seat belt infraction or an offense committed in another jurisdiction that would be a motor vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction if committed in this state.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 2; P.L. 2010, ch. 239, § 28.
RI Gen L § 31-10-6.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-6.3 - Duration and fee.

§ 31-10-6.3. Duration and fee.A limited instruction permit expires on the eighteenth (18th) birthday of the permit holder. A limited provisional license expires on the eighteenth (18th) birthday of the permit holder. A full operator's license shall be issued and expires on the date pursuant to § 31-10-30. The fee for a limited instruction permit or a limited provisional license is ten dollars ($10.00). The fee for a full operator's license is the amount prescribed in § 31-10-31.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-10-6.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-6.4 - Violations.

§ 31-10-6.4. Violations.It is unlawful for the holder of a limited learner's permit, a temporary permit or a limited provisional license to drive a motor vehicle in violation of the restrictions that apply to that permit or license. Failure to comply with a restriction concerning time of driving or the presence of a supervising driver in the vehicle constitutes operating a motor vehicle without a license. Failure to comply with any other restriction, including seating and passenger limitations, is an infraction punishable by a monetary fine of eighty-five dollars ($85.00) for the first offense, ninety-five dollars ($95.00) for the second offense, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a third or any subsequent offenses.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 12, § 15.
RI Gen L § 31-10-6.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-6.5 - Insurance status.

§ 31-10-6.5. Insurance status.The holder of a limited instruction permit is not considered a licensed driver for purposes of determining the inexperience operator premium surcharge pursuant to automobile insurance policies.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 2.
RI Gen L § 31-10-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-7 - Temporary driver's permit - Persons over the age of eighteen (18).

§ 31-10-7. Temporary driver's permit — Persons over the age of eighteen (18).The division of motor vehicles may in its discretion issue a temporary driver's permit to an applicant for a full operator's license who has attained the age of eighteen (18). A temporary driver's permit shall permit the applicant to operate a motor vehicle while the division of motor vehicles is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to the applicant's right to receive a full operator's license. The temporary driver's permit must be in the applicant's immediate possession while operating a motor vehicle, and it shall be invalid when the applicant's license has been issued or for good cause has been refused.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 6; P.L. 1951, ch. 2826, § 13; P.L. 1954, ch. 3276, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-7; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-8 - Special armed forces operator's license.

§ 31-10-8. Special armed forces operator's license.The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue a special form of motor vehicle operator's license, at no fee, to any person serving in the armed forces of the United States who at the time of his or her entrance into the armed forces was a legal resident of Rhode Island and the holder of a valid license. The special license shall be valid during the term of the person's period of service and for thirty (30) days thereafter unless sooner cancelled, suspended, or revoked for cause, and the person shall, while operating a motor vehicle upon the public highways, carry the special license upon his or her person and shall also carry upon his or her person conclusive evidence of the fact that he or she is a member of the armed forces of the United States.History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3584, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-8; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-9 - Operator's license issued after expiration of armed forces license.

§ 31-10-9. Operator's license issued after expiration of armed forces license.Whenever an armed forces special license shall become invalid by reason of expiration, the person to whom it was issued shall, within a period of three (3) years from the date of the expiration, be entitled to receive a regular motor vehicle operator's license without submitting to an examination upon presentation of a proper application accompanied by the proper fee.History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3584, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-9; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-10 - Rules as to armed forces license.

§ 31-10-10. Rules as to armed forces license.The special license provided for in §§ 31-10-8 and 31-10-9, shall be issued under any rules and in any form that the administrator of the division of motor vehicles may prescribe. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3584, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-10; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 106.
RI Gen L § 31-10-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-11 - Application forms - Destruction of refused applications.

§ 31-10-11. Application forms — Destruction of refused applications.Every application for an instruction permit or for an operator's or chauffeur's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the division of motor vehicles. Applications of unsuccessful applicants may be destroyed after a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the failure to pass the required examination.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 7; P.L. 1952, ch. 2937, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-11; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-12 - Contents of application.

§ 31-10-12. Contents of application.(a) Every application for an instruction permit or for a license shall:(1) State the full name, date of birth, sex, and residence address of the applicant;(2) Briefly describe the applicant;(3) State whether the applicant has previously been licensed as an operator or chauffeur, and, if so, when and by what state or country, and whether any such license has ever been suspended or revoked;(4) State whether an application has ever been refused, and, if so, the date of and reason for the suspension, revocation, or refusal; and(5) Provide any further information bearing on the applicant's character or ability to drive that may be required by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles.(b) Every application shall state whether the applicant desires to donate tissue or organs pursuant to the provisions of chapter 18.6 of title 23.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-12; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 180, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-13 - Record from other jurisdiction.

§ 31-10-13. Record from other jurisdiction.(a) Whenever an application is received from a person previously licensed in another jurisdiction, the division of motor vehicles may request a copy of the operator's record from that other jurisdiction. When received, the operator's record shall become a part of the operator's record in this state with the same force and effect as though entered on the operator's record in this state in the original instance.(b) Whenever the division of motor vehicles receives a request for an operator's record from another licensing jurisdiction the record shall be forwarded without charge.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 371, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-14 - Applications of minors.

§ 31-10-14. Applications of minors.The application of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years for a limited instruction permit, a limited provisional license, or a full operator's license shall be signed and verified, before a person authorized to administer oaths, by one or more of the following individuals: the father, mother, guardian, adult husband or wife, or licensed foster parent, who is a resident of this state and qualified to be a supervising driver pursuant to § 31-10-6.1. In the event there is no parent, guardian, or licensed foster parent, who meets these requirements, then by another responsible adult who is willing to assume the obligation imposed under §§ 31-10-1 — 31-10-33 upon a person signing the application of a minor.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-13; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-14; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 62, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 74, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 187, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 386, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-15 - Liability of person signing minor's application.

§ 31-10-15. Liability of person signing minor's application.Any negligence or willful misconduct of a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway shall be imputed to the person who has signed the application of that minor for a permit or license, which person shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct except as otherwise provided in § 31-10-16.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-14; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-15; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 31-10-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles|Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses|Section 31-10-16 - Liability when minor proves financial responsibility.

§ 31-10-16. Liability when minor proves financial responsibility.In the event a minor deposits or there is deposited upon the minor's behalf proof of financial responsibility in respect to the operation of a motor vehicle owned by the minor, or if not the owner of a motor vehicle, then with respect to the operation of any motor vehicle, in form and in amounts as required under the motor vehicle financial responsibility laws of this state, then the division of motor vehicles may accept the application of the minor when signed by a parent or guardian of the minor or other responsible adult, and while that proof is maintained the parent or guardian or responsible adult shall not be subject to the liability imposed under § 31-10-15.History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 15, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-15; G.L. 1956, § 31-10-16; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 1.