§ 31-16-7. Signaling of stops.
No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner described in this chapter to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give the signal. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 27, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 31-16-7; 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.