§ 31-19-3. Applicability of traffic laws.
Every person riding an electric personal assistive mobility device (“EPAMD”), riding an electric motorized bicycle, or propelling a vehicle by human power shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle by chapters 12 — 27 of this title, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of chapters 12 — 27 of this title which by their nature can have no application. This section shall not forbid a bicyclist, EPAMD or electric motorized bicycle from traveling upon the shoulders of the highway except for those highways which prohibit bicyclists; provided, that an EPAMD shall possess all the rights and obligations of a pedestrian, but shall not have the rights and responsibilities of the operator of a motor vehicle and that cities and towns may regulate the operation of an EPAMD. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 58, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 329, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 56, § 4; P.L. 2002, ch. 136, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 116; P.L. 2002, ch. 397, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-19 - Operation of Bicycles
Section 31-19-1. - Violations.
Section 31-19-1.1, 31-19-1.2. - Repealed.
Section 31-19-2. - Responsibility of parent or guardian.
Section 31-19-3. - Applicability of traffic laws.
Section 31-19-4. - Excessive number of persons on bicycle.
Section 31-19-5. - Clinging to vehicles.
Section 31-19-6. - Bicycles to right of road.
Section 31-19-7. - Number of bicycles abreast.
Section 31-19-9. - Carrying articles.
Section 31-19-10. - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
Section 31-19-11. - Bicycles and motorized wheelchairs on sidewalks and crosswalks.
Section 31-19-12. - Bicycles on sidewalks and crosswalks — Rights and duties.
Section 31-19-13. - Bicycle parking.
Section 31-19-14. - Turn and stop signals.
Section 31-19-15. - Left turns.
Section 31-19-16. - Bicycle identifying number.
Section 31-19-17. - Inspecting bicycles.
Section 31-19-18. - Bicycle racing.
Section 31-19-19. - Use of coasters, roller skates, and similar devices restricted.
Section 31-19-20. - Sale of new bicycles.
Section 31-19-21. - Sale of used bicycles.
Section 31-19-22. - Use of pedal carriages and rickshaws in the town of New Shoreham.