§ 31-16-1. Care in starting from stop.
No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 27, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 31-16-1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 111.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-16 - Starting, Stopping, and Turns
Section 31-16-1. - Care in starting from stop.
Section 31-16-2. - Manner of turning at intersection.
Section 31-16-3. - Marking of turn-paths at particular intersections.
Section 31-16-4. - Places where U-turns prohibited.
Section 31-16-5. - Turn signal required.
Section 31-16-6. - Time of signaling turn.
Section 31-16-6.1. - Penalties.
Section 31-16-7. - Signaling of stops.
Section 31-16-8. - Method of giving signals.
Section 31-16-9. - Vehicles on which mechanical signal devices required.