Section 31-1-25. – Crosswalk.
§ 31-1-25. Crosswalk. “Crosswalk” means: (1) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; or (2) Any portion of a roadway […]
Section 31-1-26. – Safety zone.
§ 31-1-26. Safety zone. “Safety zone” means the area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians, and which is protected or is marked or indicated by adequate signs to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, […]
Section 31-1-27. – Business and residence districts.
§ 31-1-27. Business and residence districts. (a) “Business district” means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred feet (600′) along that highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks or office buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which occupy […]
Section 31-1-28. – Types of traffic control devices.
§ 31-1-28. Types of traffic control devices. (a) “Official traffic control devices” means all signs, signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with chapters 1 — 27 of this title placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. (b) “Railroad sign or […]
Section 31-1-29. – Traffic.
§ 31-1-29. Traffic. “Traffic” means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 1, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 31-1-29.
Section 31-1-30. – Right-of-way.
§ 31-1-30. Right-of-way. “Right-of-way” means the privilege of the immediate use of the highway. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 1, § 29; G.L. 1956, § 31-1-30.
Section 31-1-31. – Types of stops.
§ 31-1-31. Types of stops. (a) “Park” means, when prohibited, the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading. (b) “Stop” means, when required, a complete cessation from movement. (c) “Stop, stopping or standing” means, when prohibited, any stopping or […]
Section 31-1-32. – Severability.
§ 31-1-32. Severability. If any part or parts of this title are held to be unconstitutional that unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this title. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2295, art. 39, § 2; P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 44; G.L. 1956, § 31-1-32; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § […]
Section 31-1-23. – Types of roads.
§ 31-1-23. Types of roads. (a) “Bicycle lane” means a portion of highway right-of-way designated by the state and identified by official traffic control devices (pavement markings) for the exclusive use of bicyclists. The operation and parking of motor vehicles is prohibited within the lane identified for exclusive use by bicyclists, except when making a […]
Section 31-1-24. – Intersection.
§ 31-1-24. Intersection. (a) “Intersection” means the area embraced within the prelongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining […]