§ 31-12-1. Places provisions applicable.
The provisions of chapters 12 — 27 of this title relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways and on all state, city or town owned public property except:
(1) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.
(2) The provisions of chapter 26 of this title and §§ 31-27-1 — 31-27-4 shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 21, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-12-1; P.L. 1971, ch. 286, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-12 - Applicability of Traffic Regulations
Section 31-12-1. - Places provisions applicable.
Section 31-12-3. - Obedience to police officers.
Section 31-12-4. - Applicability to public vehicles.
Section 31-12-5. - Exemption of highway workers.
Section 31-12-6. - Emergency vehicles — Times when entitled to special privileges.
Section 31-12-7. - Privileges allowed emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-8. - Warning signals given by emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-9. - Due care by emergency vehicles.
Section 31-12-10. - Animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
Section 31-12-11. - Uniformity of application.
Section 31-12-12. - Powers of local authorities.
Section 31-12-13. - Local regulations to be posted.
Section 31-12-14. - State approval for traffic control devices on state highways.