§ 31-14-13. Burden of proof in civil actions.
The provisions of this chapter declaring prima facie speed limitations shall not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 25, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-14-13.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-14 - Speed Restrictions
Section 31-14-1. - Reasonable and prudent speeds.
Section 31-14-2. - Prima facie limits.
Section 31-14-3. - Conditions requiring reduced speed.
Section 31-14-4. - Alteration of prima facie limits by traffic commission.
Section 31-14-7. - Reduction by local authorities of speed limits in open areas.
Section 31-14-8. - Local alteration of limits on state highways.
Section 31-14-9. - Minimum speed.
Section 31-14-10. - Nighttime limits for motor-driven cycles.
Section 31-14-11. - Vehicles with solid rubber or cushion tires.
Section 31-14-12. - Speed limits on bridges and structures.
Section 31-14-12.1. - Special speed limits in highway construction and maintenance operations.