§ 31-17-5. Entering from private road or driveway.
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway and to all pedestrians attempting to cross the private road driveway or highway. Violations of this section are subject to the fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 28, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 31-17-5; P.L. 1999, ch. 383, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 65.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Section 31-17-1. - Right-of-way in absence of signs or signals.
Section 31-17-2. - Vehicle turning left or right.
Section 31-17-3. - Intersection with through highway.
Section 31-17-4. - Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
Section 31-17-5. - Entering from private road or driveway.
Section 31-17-5.1. - Penalties.
Section 31-17-6. - Yielding to emergency vehicle.
Section 31-17-7. - Right-of-way of fire companies.