§ 31-16-9. Vehicles on which mechanical signal devices required.
Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of the motor vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches (24"), or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load of it exceeds fourteen feet (14′). The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, and/or to any combination of vehicles.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 27, § 5; P.L. 1955, ch. 3500, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-16-9.
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.