There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-25 - Size, Weight, and Load Limits
Section 31-25-26 - Prohibition of commercial vehicles by local authorities.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 31-25-26 (2017)
§ 31-25-26. Prohibition of commercial vehicles by local authorities.
Local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, or may impose limitations as to the weight of those vehicles on designated highways, which prohibitions and limitations shall be designated by appropriate signs placed on the highways. For the purposes of this section, a suburban vehicle, as defined in § 31-1-3(aa), shall not be deemed to be a truck or commercial vehicle.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 35, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 31-25-26; P.L. 1964, ch. 214, § 2; P.L. 1966, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 6, § 19; P.L. 2005, ch. 410, § 17.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
