2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-22 - Miscellaneous Rules
Chapter 31-22-11.8 - Unauthorized use of cell phones on school bus.
§ 31-22-11.8 Unauthorized use of cell phones on school bus. – (a) The use of a cell phone by a school bus driver shall be prohibited, while the bus is transporting children except in the case of an emergency.
(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(c) For a subsequent conviction under this section a person shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(d) If any civil action is brought as a result of a violation of this section, the violation shall be evidence of negligence.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2002, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 251, § 1.)
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