Section 31-1-19. – Types of business.
§ 31-1-19. Types of business. (a) “Applicant” means any person, firm, corporation, or association making application under chapters 1 — 27 of this title. (b) “Dealer” means every person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles required to be registered under chapters 3 — 9 of this title, and who has an […]
Section 31-1-20. – Established place of business.
§ 31-1-20. Established place of business. “Established place of business” means the place actually occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer or manufacturer where the books and records of that business are kept and where a large share of that business is transacted. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 1, § […]
Section 31-1-21. – Enforcement officers.
§ 31-1-21. Enforcement officers. (a) “Police officer” means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations or the administrator of the division of motor vehicles and up to five (5) subordinates designated by the administrator under the provisions of § 31-2-3. (b) “Proper officer” means for […]
Section 31-1-22. – Local authorities.
§ 31-1-22. Local authorities. “Local authorities” means every city, town, or other local board or body having authority to enact laws relating to traffic under the constitution and laws of this state. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 1, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 31-1-22.
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 […]
Section 31-1-15. – Suspension, revocation, and cancellation.
§ 31-1-15. Suspension, revocation, and cancellation. (a) “Cancellation” means the registration, driver’s license, or instruction permit is annulled and terminated because of some error or defect or because the former bearer is no longer entitled to one, but the cancellation is without prejudice and a new application may be made at any time after the […]
Section 31-1-16. – Administrator and division.
§ 31-1-16. Administrator and division. (a) “Administrator” means the administrator of the division of motor vehicles of this state. (b) “Division” means the division of motor vehicles within the department of revenue of this state acting directly or through its authorized officers and agents. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 1, § 15; G.L. […]
Section 31-1-5. – Trailers.
§ 31-1-5. Trailers. (a) “Automobile transporter” means any vehicle combination designed and used for the transport of assembled highway vehicles, including truck camper units. An automobile transporter shall not be prohibited from the transport of cargo or general freight on a backhaul, provided it complies with weight limitations for a truck tractor and semitrailer combination. […]
Section 31-1-6. – Specially constructed and reconstructed vehicles.
§ 31-1-6. Specially constructed and reconstructed vehicles. (a) “Essential parts” means all integral and body parts of a vehicle of a type that must be registered under chapters 3 — 9 of this title, the removal, alteration, or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, […]