§ 31-16-8. Method of giving signals.
Any stop or turn signal when required in this chapter shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device, except as otherwise provided in § 31-16-9. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 27, § 5; P.L. 1955, ch. 3500, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-16-8; 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.