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2017 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.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 31-10-15 (2017)
§ 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.)
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