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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements › Section 31-29-2. - Entry into reciprocal agreements — Scope of agreements.

§ 31-29-2. Entry into reciprocal agreements — Scope of agreements.
The governor is authorized, with the advice of the board, to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of the state, with the appropriate authorities of any state in the United States of America, or of the District of Columbia, or of any province in the dominion of Canada, with respect to all fees or taxes imposed by this state and by any other state, or the District of Columbia, or any province of Canada, on motor vehicles, or on the operation of motor vehicles, or upon any transaction incident to the operation of motor vehicles. It shall be the duty of the board to study and advise the governor with respect to all matters affecting any reciprocal agreements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1949, ch. 2386, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-29-2; P.L. 1996, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 197, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements › Section 31-29-3. - Authority exercised by governor.

§ 31-29-3. Authority exercised by governor.
All authority previously vested in the administrator of the division of motor vehicles and the public utilities administrator, in respect to determining the privileges granted to nonresident owners and operators of motor vehicles, in registration of motor vehicles, licenses of operators, or fees incidental to public utilities permits and plates, is transferred and vested in the governor, subject, however, to the provisions of §§ 31-29-1 and 31-29-2.
History of Section.
P.L. 1949, ch. 2386, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-29-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements › Section 31-29-4. - Agreements subject to statutes — Discretion of governor.

§ 31-29-4. Agreements subject to statutes — Discretion of governor.
All agreements entered into by the governor with respect to any subject as to which provision is expressly made by statute shall conform to the provisions of the statute. As to any other subject of reciprocity appropriate to the powers vested in the governor by this chapter, the governor shall have full authority, with the advice of the board, to agree to any terms and conditions that in the governor’s judgment are best calculated to promote the interests of the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1949, ch. 2386, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-29-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements › Section 31-29-5. - Disability parking reciprocity agreements.

§ 31-29-5. Disability parking reciprocity agreements.
The reciprocity board is authorized to enter into reciprocity agreements with any state in the United States of America or the District of Columbia concerning parking privilege for individuals with disabilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 73; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 73.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-29 - Reciprocity Agreements › Section 31-29-6. - Driver License Compact Reciprocity Agreement.

§ 31-29-6. Driver License Compact Reciprocity Agreement.
The governor is authorized to enter the Driver License Compact Reciprocity Agreement in order to improve standardization and compatibility in driver licensing operations throughout the United States.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 284, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-30 - Highway Safety [Repealed.] › Section 31-30-1 - — 31-30-6. Repealed.

§ 31-30-1 — 31-30-6. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1944, ch. 1527, § 4; P.L. 1956, ch. 3677, §§ 1-5; G.L. 1956, §§ 31-30-1 — 31-30-6; P.L. 1965, ch. 173, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1979, ch. 115, § 1, effective May 4, 1979.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-1. - Administration — Rules and regulations.

§ 31-31-1. Administration — Rules and regulations.
The division of motor vehicles shall administer and enforce the provisions of chapters 31 — 33 of this title, may make rules and regulations necessary for their administration, and shall provide for hearings upon request of persons aggrieved by orders or acts of the division of motor vehicles under the provisions of the aforementioned chapters. The division of motor vehicles shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-2. - Appeals from division of motor vehicles.

§ 31-31-2. Appeals from division of motor vehicles.
Any person aggrieved by any decision, or order, of the division of motor vehicles, made pursuant to the provisions of chapters 31 — 33 of this title may appeal it to the traffic tribunal by filing, within ten (10) days from the date of the notice to the person of the issuance of the decision, or order, appealed from, a petition in that court stating the ground upon which the appeal is taken. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall give thirty (30) days’ notice of the pendency of it to the division of motor vehicles by serving the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, in the manner in which subpoenas in equity are served, with a certified copy of the petition and the petition shall follow the course of equity so far as is applicable. Upon hearing the petition the court may review the evidence taken at a hearing, or investigator’s reports, or other information upon which the division’s action was taken and may, in its discretion, affirm or reverse or modify the decision or order, of the division of motor vehicles in whole or in part. The court shall determine whether the filing of the petition shall operate as a stay of the order or act of the administrator of the division of motor vehicles. A party aggrieved by a final order of the court may seek appellate review of it pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 31-41.1-8.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 332, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-3. - Abstracts of operating records.

§ 31-31-3. Abstracts of operating records.
The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall upon request furnish any insurance carrier or any person or surety a certified abstract of the operating record of any person subject to the provisions of chapters 31 — 33 of this title. This abstract shall fully designate the motor vehicles, if any, registered in the name of the person, shall include enumeration of any motor vehicle accidents in which the person has been involved and reference to any convictions of the persons for violation of the motor vehicle laws as reported to the division of motor vehicles, and if there is no record of any conviction of the person of a violation of any provision of any statute relating to the operation of a motor vehicle or of any injury or damage caused by the person as provided in this chapter, the administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall so certify. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall collect for each certification the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). The requirements of this section that the certificate be furnished shall not make the certificate admissible as evidence in any legal proceeding.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-4. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-4. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 142, § 1; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-5. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-5. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-6. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-6. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-7. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-7. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-8. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-8. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-9. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-9. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-10. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-10. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-11. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-11. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-12. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-12. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-13. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-13. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-14. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-14. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-15. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-15. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-16. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-16. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-17. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-17. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-18. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-18. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-19. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-19. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-20. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-20. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-21. - [Repealed.]

§ 31-31-21. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 14, 2021; repealed by P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 1, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-31 - Safety Responsibility Administration — Security Following Accident › Section 31-31-22. - Matters not to be evidenced in civil suits.

§ 31-31-22. Matters not to be evidenced in civil suits.
The report required following an accident and the action taken by the division of motor vehicles upon which the action is based shall not be referred to in any way, and shall not be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party, at the trial of any action at law to recover damages; provided, that the reports and the division action findings shall be admissible in any civil action based upon the uninsured motorist provision of an automobile insurance policy as evidence in proof of the existence of an uninsured motorist.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 4, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 4, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 4, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-1. - Applicability.

§ 31-32-1. Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter requiring the deposit of proof of financial responsibility for the future, subject to certain exemptions, shall apply with respect to persons who have been convicted of or forfeited bail for certain offenses under motor vehicle laws, or who have failed to pay judgments upon causes of action arising out of ownership, maintenance, or use of vehicles of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-2. - “Proof of financial responsibility for the future” defined.

§ 31-32-2. “Proof of financial responsibility for the future” defined.
(a)
“Proof of financial responsibility for the future”, as used in this chapter, means proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of the proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and, subject to the limit for one person, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one accident, and in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident or seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) combined single limit.
(b)
Wherever used in this chapter, “proof of financial responsibility” or “proof ” is synonymous with the term “proof of financial responsibility for the future”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-31-2; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-2; P.L. 1964, ch. 171, § 2; P.L. 1968, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 314, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 81, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-3. - Definitions.

§ 31-32-3. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
(1)
“Judgment” means any judgment which shall have become final by expiration without appeal of the time within which an appeal might have been perfected, or by final affirmation on appeal, rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction of any state or of the United States, upon a cause of action arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of it, or upon a cause of action on an agreement of settlement for the damages.
(2)
“State” means any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province of the Dominion of Canada.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-31-2; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-5. - Suspension until proof furnished.

§ 31-32-5. Suspension until proof furnished.
The suspension or revocation required under § 31-32-4(a), (b), and (c)(1) shall remain in effect and the division of motor vehicles shall not issue to that person any new or renewal of license, or register or reregister in the name of the person as owner of the vehicle until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and only if the person shall give and maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future; provided, that for a suspension under § 31-32-4(c)(2) the division of motor vehicles shall in its discretion issue or renew a license of the person without maintaining proof of financial responsibility for the future.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-27; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-5; P.L. 1970, ch. 279, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-6. - Action in respect to unlicensed person.

§ 31-32-6. Action in respect to unlicensed person.
If a person has no license, but by final order or judgment is convicted of or forfeits any bail or collateral deposited to secure an appearance for trial for any offense requiring the suspension or revocation of a license, or for driving a motor vehicle upon the highways without being licensed to do so, or for driving an unregistered vehicle upon the highways, no license shall be thereafter issued to that person and no vehicle shall continue to be registered or thereafter be registered in the name of the person as owner, unless he or she shall give and maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-28; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-7. - Action in respect to nonresidents.

§ 31-32-7. Action in respect to nonresidents.
Whenever the division of motor vehicles suspends or revokes a nonresident’s operation privilege by reason of a conviction or forfeiture of bail, the privilege shall remain suspended or revoked unless the person shall have previously given or shall immediately give and maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-29; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-8. - Courts to report nonpayment of judgments.

§ 31-32-8. Courts to report nonpayment of judgments.
Whenever any person fails within sixty (60) days to satisfy any judgment, then upon the written request of the judgment creditor or his or her attorney, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in which the judgment is rendered within this state to immediately upon the request forward to the division of motor vehicles a certified copy of the judgment.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-17; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-9. - Division of motor vehicles to notify licensing state.

§ 31-32-9. Division of motor vehicles to notify licensing state.
If the defendant named in any certified copy of a judgment reported to the division of motor vehicles is a nonresident, the division of motor vehicles shall transmit a certified copy of the judgment to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses and registrations in the state of which the defendant is a resident.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-17; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-10. - Suspension for nonpayment of judgment.

§ 31-32-10. Suspension for nonpayment of judgment.
The division of motor vehicles upon receipt of a certificate copy of a judgment shall immediately suspend the license and registration and any nonresident’s operating privilege, of any person against whom the judgment was rendered, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-18; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-11. - Exception in relation to certain vehicles.

§ 31-32-11. Exception in relation to certain vehicles.
The provisions of § 31-32-10 shall not apply with respect to any judgment arising out of an accident caused by the ownership or operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned or leased to the United States, this state, or a municipality of it, any ambulance owned by a hospital, or any motor propelled fire engines or other fire apparatus owned by volunteer fire companies whether incorporated or not, any motor vehicle owned by volunteer fire companies whether incorporated or not, any motor vehicle owned by a representative of a foreign country duly accredited to the United States government, nor any motor vehicle which is subject to the requirements of any of chapters 12 — 14 of title 39.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 33; P.L. 1955, ch. 3530, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-31-17; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-12. - Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.

§ 31-32-12. Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.
If the judgment creditor consents in writing, in the form that the division of motor vehicles may prescribe, that the judgment debtor be allowed a license and registration or nonresident’s operating privilege, those may be allowed by the division of motor vehicles, in its discretion, for six (6) months from the date of the consent and, until the consent is revoked in writing, notwithstanding default in the payment of the judgment, or of any installments of it as prescribed in § 31-32-17, provided the judgment debtor furnished proof of financial responsibility.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-19; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-13. - Exception when insurer liable.

§ 31-32-13. Exception when insurer liable.
No license, registration, or nonresident’s operating privilege of any person shall be suspended under the provisions of this chapter if the division of motor vehicles shall find that an insurer was obligated to pay the judgment upon which the suspension is based, at least to the extent and for the amounts required in this chapter, but has not paid the judgment for any reason. A finding by the division of motor vehicles that an insurer is obligated to pay a judgment shall not be binding upon the insurer and shall have no legal effect whatever except for the purpose of administering this section. Whenever in any judicial proceedings it shall be determined by any final judgment, decree, or order than an insurer is not obligated to pay the judgment, the division of motor vehicles, notwithstanding any contrary finding previously made by it, shall immediately suspend the license and registration and any nonresident’s operating privilege of any person against whom the judgment was rendered, as provided in § 31-32-10.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 13A; P.L. 1955, ch. 3530, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-20; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-14. - Duration of suspension for unsatisfied judgment.

§ 31-32-14. Duration of suspension for unsatisfied judgment.
The license, registration, and nonresident’s operating privilege shall remain so suspended and shall not be renewed, nor shall the license or registration be thereafter issued in the name of the person, including any person not previously licensed, unless and until the judgment is stayed, satisfied in full, or to the extent provided in this chapter, and until the person gives proof of financial responsibility subject to the exemptions stated in §§ 31-32-12, 31-32-13, and 31-32-17.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-21; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-14; P.L. 1964, ch. 218, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 5, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 5, effective July 14, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-15. - Discharge in bankruptcy.

§ 31-32-15. Discharge in bankruptcy.
A discharge in bankruptcy following the rendering of the judgment shall not relieve the judgment debtor from any of the requirements of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-21; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-16. - Payment sufficient to satisfy requirements.

§ 31-32-16. Payment sufficient to satisfy requirements.
(a)
Judgments referred to in this chapter shall, for the purpose of this chapter only, be deemed satisfied:
(1)
When twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of one person as the result of any one accident; or
(2)
When, subject to the limit of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one person, the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons as the result of any one accident; or
(3)
When twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of any one accident; or seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) combined bodily injury and property damage.
(b)
Provided, payments made in settlements of any claims because of bodily injury, death, or property damage arising from the accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-22; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-16; P.L. 1964, ch. 171, § 3; P.L. 1968, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 314, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 81, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-17. - Installment payment of judgments.

§ 31-32-17. Installment payment of judgments.
(a)
A judgment debtor, upon due notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which the judgment was rendered for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments. The court, in its discretion and without prejudice to any other legal remedies which the judgment creditor may have, may so order and fix the amounts and times of payment of these installments.
(b)
The division of motor vehicles shall not suspend a license, registration, or nonresident’s operating privilege, and shall restore any license, registration, or nonresident’s operating privilege suspended following nonpayment of a judgment, when the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility and obtains an order permitting the payment of the judgment installments, and while the payment of any installments is not in default.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 16; G.L. 1956, §§ 31-32-23, 31-32-24; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-18. - Action on default.

§ 31-32-18. Action on default.
In the event the judgment debtor fails to pay any installment as specified by the order, then upon notice of default, the division of motor vehicles shall immediately suspend the license, registration, or nonresident’s operating privilege of the judgment debtor until the judgment is satisfied, as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-25; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-19. - Proof required for each registered vehicle.

§ 31-32-19. Proof required for each registered vehicle.
No vehicle shall be or continue to be registered in the name of any person required to file proof of financial responsibility for the future unless proof shall be furnished for the vehicle.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-27; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-19.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-20. - Alternate methods of giving proof.

§ 31-32-20. Alternate methods of giving proof.
Proof of financial responsibility when required under this chapter, with respect to a vehicle or with respect to a person who is not the owner of a vehicle, may be given by filing:
(1)
A certificate of insurance as provided in § 31-32-21 or 31-32-22;
(2)
A bond as provided in 31-32-27;
(3)
A certificate of deposit of money or securities as provided in § 31-32-30;
(4)
A certificate of self-insurance, as provided in § 31-33-9, supplemented by an agreement by the self-insurer that, with respect to accidents occurring while the certificate is in force, the self-insurer will pay the same amounts that an insurer would have been obliged to pay under an owner’s motor vehicle liability policy if it had issued a policy to the self-insurer.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-30; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-20.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-21. - Certificate of insurance as proof.

§ 31-32-21. Certificate of insurance as proof.
Proof of financial responsibility for the future may be furnished by filing with the division of motor vehicles the written certificate of any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this state certifying that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility. The certificate shall give the effective date of the motor vehicle liability policy, which date shall be the same as the effective date of the certificate, and shall designate by explicit description or by appropriate reference all vehicles covered by it, unless the policy is issued to a person who is not the owner of a motor vehicle.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-31; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-21.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-22. - Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof.

§ 31-32-22. Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof.
A nonresident may give proof of financial responsibility by filing with the division of motor vehicles a written certificate or certificate of an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the state in which the vehicle, or vehicles, owned by the nonresident is registered, or in the state in which the nonresident resides, if he or she does not own a vehicle, provided the certificate otherwise conforms with the provisions of this chapter. The division of motor vehicles shall accept the certificate upon condition that the insurance carrier complies with the following provisions with respect to the policies so certified.
(1)
The insurance carrier shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the division of motor vehicles to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action arising out of a motor vehicle accident in this state.
(2)
The insurance carrier shall agree in writing that the policies shall be deemed to conform with the laws of this state relating to the terms of motor vehicle liability policies issued in it.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-32; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-22.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-23. - Default by nonresident insurer.

§ 31-32-23. Default by nonresident insurer.
If any insurance carrier not authorized to transact business in this state, which has qualified to furnish proof of financial responsibility, defaults in any undertakings or agreements, the division of motor vehicles shall not accept as proof any certificate of the carrier whether filed or tendered as proof after that time, so long as the default continues.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-32; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-25. - Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy.

§ 31-32-25. Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy.
When an insurance carrier has certified a motor vehicle liability policy under § 31-32-21 or 31-32-22, and the certified policy is subsequently cancelled or terminated by the insurance carrier, a notice of cancellation or termination of the insurance so certified shall be filed, by the insurance carrier, in the division of motor vehicles. However, a policy subsequently procured and certified shall, on the effective date of its certification, terminate the insurance previously certified with respect to any vehicle designated in both certificates.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-41; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-25; P.L. 2007, ch. 57, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 69, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-26. - Chapter not to affect other policies.

§ 31-32-26. Chapter not to affect other policies.
(a)
This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may now or subsequently be required by any other law of this state, and the policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform with the requirements of this chapter, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this chapter.
(b)
This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies insuring solely the insured named in the policy against liability resulting from the maintenance or use by persons in the insured’s employ or on his or her behalf of vehicles not owned by the insured.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 23; G.L. 1956, §§ 31-32-42, 31-32-43; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-26.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-27. - Bond as proof.

§ 31-32-27. Bond as proof.
Proof of financial responsibility may be evidenced by the bond of a surety company duly authorized to transact business within this state, or a bond with at least two (2) individual sureties each owning real estate within this state, and together having equities equal in value to at least twice the amount of the bond, which real estate shall be scheduled in the bond approved by a judge of a court of record, which bond shall be conditioned for payment of the amounts specified in § 31-32-2. The bond shall be filed with the division of motor vehicles and shall not be cancelable except after ten (10) days’ written notice to the division of motor vehicles.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-44; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-27.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-28. - Recorded bond constitutes a lien.

§ 31-32-28. Recorded bond constitutes a lien.
The bond shall constitute a lien in favor of the state upon the real estate so scheduled of any surety, which lien shall exist in favor of any holder of a final judgment against the person who has filed the bond, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of it, resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state after the bond was filed, upon the filing of notice to that effect by the division of motor vehicles in the office of the town clerk or recorder of deeds in the town or city where the real estate shall be located.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-44; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-28.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-29. - Action on bond.

§ 31-32-29. Action on bond.
If a judgment, rendered against the principal on the bond, shall not be satisfied within sixty (60) days after it has become final, the judgment creditor may, for his or her own use and benefit and at his or her sole expense, bring an action or actions in the name of the state against the company or persons executing the bond, including an action or proceeding to foreclose any lien that may exist upon the real estate of a person who has executed the bond.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-44; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-29.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-30. - Money or securities as proof.

§ 31-32-30. Money or securities as proof.
Proof of financial responsibility may be evidenced by the certificate of the general treasurer that the person named in it has deposited with him or her sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) in cash, or securities, that may be legally purchased by savings banks or for trust funds of a market value of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000). The general treasurer shall not accept any deposit and issue a certificate for it and the division of motor vehicles shall not accept the certificate unless accompanied by evidence that there are no unsatisfied judgments of any character against the depositor in the county where the depositor resides.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-45; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-30; P.L. 1968, ch. 7, § 3; P.L. 1976, ch. 314, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-31. - Application of deposit.

§ 31-32-31. Application of deposit.
The deposit shall be held by the general treasurer to satisfy, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any execution on a judgment issued against the person making the deposit, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of it, resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state after the deposit was made. Money or securities so deposited shall not be subject to attachment or execution unless the attachment or execution shall arise out of a suit for damages.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-45; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-31.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-32. - Owner may give proof for others.

§ 31-32-32. Owner may give proof for others.
The owner of a motor vehicle may give proof of financial responsibility on behalf of his or her employee or a member of his immediate family or household in lieu of the furnishing of proof by any person. The furnishing of proof shall permit the person to operate only a motor vehicle covered by the proof. The division of motor vehicles shall endorse appropriate restrictions on the face of the license held by the person or may issue a new license containing the restrictions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-46; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-32.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-33. - Substitution of proof.

§ 31-32-33. Substitution of proof.
The division of motor vehicles shall consent to the cancellation of any bond or certificate of insurance, or the division of motor vehicles shall direct and the general treasurer shall return any money or securities to the person entitled to it upon the substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 27; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-47; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-33.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles › Chapter 31-32 - Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future › Section 31-32-34. - Requiring additional proof.

§ 31-32-34. Requiring additional proof.
Whenever any proof of financial responsibility filed under the provisions of this chapter no longer fulfills the purposes for which it is required, the division of motor vehicles shall, for the purpose of this chapter, require other proof as required by this chapter and shall suspend the license and registration or the nonresident’s operating privilege pending the filing of other proof.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-48; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-32-34.