Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 31-22 - Miscellaneous Rules
Section 31-22-26. - Noise in vicinity of horse.

§ 31-22-26. Noise in vicinity of horse.
No operator of a vehicle in the vicinity of an equestrian and horse may blow a horn, or cause loud or unusual noises, in a manner to startle or frighten the horse. An operator violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a civil violation and upon conviction shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for second or subsequent offenses.
History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 53, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 296, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 218, art. 6, § 10.

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Rhode Island General Laws

Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles

Chapter 31-22 - Miscellaneous Rules

Section 31-22-1. - Unattended vehicles.

Section 31-22-2. - Restrictions on backing.

Section 31-22-3. - Riding on motorcycles.

Section 31-22-3.1. - Riding on motor driven cycles — Passengers prohibited.

Section 31-22-4. - Overloading of vehicles.

Section 31-22-5. - Safety zones.

Section 31-22-6. - Coasting prohibited.

Section 31-22-7. - Following fire apparatus.

Section 31-22-8. - Crossing fire hose.

Section 31-22-9. - Throwing debris on highway — Snow removal.

Section 31-22-10. - Regulation as to school buses.

Section 31-22-10.1. - Insurance for school buses.

Section 31-22-11. - Inspection of school buses.

Section 31-22-11.1. - Enforcement of inspections of school buses.

Section 31-22-11.2. - Maintenance of school buses.

Section 31-22-11.3. - Random inspection of school buses.

Section 31-22-11.4. - School bus drivers pre-trip inspection.

Section 31-22-11.5. - Use of school bus with suspended registration — Penalty.

Section 31-22-11.6. - Childcare vehicles and school extracurricular vehicles.

Section 31-22-11.6.1. - Childcare vehicles and school extracurricular vehicles — COVID-19. [Effective for 2021-2022 school year.]

Section 31-22-11.7. - Unauthorized school bus entry.

Section 31-22-11.8. - Unauthorized use of personal wireless communication devices on a school bus.

Section 31-22-11.9. - Use of personal wireless communications devices by minors while operating motor vehicles is prohibited.

Section 31-22-12. - Supervision and inspection of vehicles transporting passengers for hire.

Section 31-22-13. - Abandoned vehicles.

Section 31-22-14. - Towing — Costs paid by owner.

Section 31-22-14.1. - Towing — Accident scene.

Section 31-22-15. - Lien for towing and storage charges.

Section 31-22-16. - Sale to enforce lien.

Section 31-22-17. - Notice of sale.

Section 31-22-18. - Newspaper advertisement of sale.

Section 31-22-19. - House trailers.

Section 31-22-20. - Solicitation on roadways, permit required.

Section 31-22-21. - Repealed.

Section 31-22-21.1. - Presence of alcoholic beverages while operating or riding in a motor vehicle.

Section 31-22-22. - Safety belt use — Child restraint.

Section 31-22-22.1. - Child passenger protection — Warnings of hazard and risk.

Section 31-22-23. - Tow trucks — Identification required.

Section 31-22-24. - Interior lights to be operated before dawn and after dusk during police stop.

Section 31-22-25. - Approaching horses.

Section 31-22-26. - Noise in vicinity of horse.

Section 31-22-27. - Severability.

Section 31-22-28. - Transporting animals.

Section 31-22-29. - Inspection of fire apparatus vehicles.

Section 31-22-30. - Text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.

Section 31-22-31. - Mobile telephone usage by motor vehicle operators.