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Aggressive
Driver Actions:
1. Failure to obey traffic control device,
2. Passing on the right,
3. Driving outside the lanes of traffic,
4. Following too closely,
5. Failure to yield right of way,
6. Failure to use turn signals,
7. Use of emergency lane for travel.
Child safety laws.
1. Children younger than 7, less than 54 inches in
height, and less than 80 lbs. must be properly restrained
in the rear seat in a child restraint.
2. Children younger than 7, but at least 54 inches
in height or at least 80 lbs. must be properly restrained
in a seat belt or child restraint in the rear seat.
3. Violations are defined as civil violations,
subject to a fine of $75. DMV is prohibited by law from
recording violations on a driver's record.
4.
Rhode Island does not use a point system for evaluating
drivers.
Seatbelt laws:
1. Secondary Enforcement
2. All passengers 13 years of age and older must
wear safety belts.
3. Violations are defined as civil violations,
subject to a fine of $75. DMV is prohibited by law from
recording violations on a driver's record.
4. Rhode Island does not use a point system for
evaluation drivers
Auto Enforcement Law:
1. No specific statute.
2. Red light cameras authorized by ordinance in
Providence; owner is liable unless produces driver's name
and address or signs an affidavit that the owner was not
the operator; not on record; no points; $75 max fine.
Cell phone Laws:
School bus drivers may not use cell phones while
operating a school bus, except for emergencies.
Helmet Laws:
Under this both Motorcycle Riders, Bicycle Riders are
covered .Riders younger than16 comes under this law.
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