§ 30-7-6. Right-of-way on streets or highways.
(a) The commanding officer of any portion of the militia parading or performing any militia duty in any street or highway may require all persons in such street or highway to yield the right-of-way to the militia, except that the carriage of the United States mail, the legitimate functions of the police, and the progress and operation of hospital ambulances, fire engines, and fire apparatus shall not be interfered with thereby.
(b) Any person, other than those above excepted, who shall hinder, delay, obstruct, or interfere with any portion of the militia parading or performing any militia duty, or who shall attempt to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 205; G.L. 1956, § 30-7-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-7 - Privileges and Immunities of Militia Members
Section 30-7-1. - Exemption of national guard from jury duty.
Section 30-7-2. - Immunity from civil process.
Section 30-7-3. - Immunity from liability for acts in line of duty.
Section 30-7-4. - Defense of actions.
Section 30-7-5. - Exemption from duty on election day.
Section 30-7-6. - Right-of-way on streets or highways.
Section 30-7-7. - Drill by students.
Section 30-7-8. - Bounds of parade and camp grounds.
Section 30-7-9. - Exemption of pay and allowances from process.