§ 31-14-4.1. Reduction of the prima facie limits in historic districts and on scenic highways.
Whenever the state traffic commission shall determine that any prima facie limit set forth in § 31-14-2 is greater than is reasonable in any historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places or on any road duly recognized as a scenic highway by the scenic highway board in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14 of title 24, the commission shall determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie limit, in the manner set forth in § 31-14-4, in order to provide for the preservation of the historical character of the district or the scenic quality of the highway, provided that:
(1) The reduced prima facie limit shall be for a length of road not to exceed one mile or the distance between the boundaries of the district, whichever distance is the lesser, and
(2) The reduced prima facie limit shall not result in traffic congestion.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 187, § 2.
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.