§ 31-26-15. Reports required by municipalities.
Any incorporated city, town, village, or other municipality may by ordinance require that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall also file with a designated city or town department a report of the accident or a copy of any report that is required to be filed with the division of motor vehicles. All the reports shall be for the confidential use of the city or town department and subject to the provisions of § 31-26-13.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 23, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 31-26-15.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-26 - Accidents and Accident Reports
Section 31-26-1. - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in personal injury.
Section 31-26-2. - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in damage to vehicle.
Section 31-26-3. - Duty to give information and render aid.
Section 31-26-3.1. - Duty to stop in accidents resulting in death or injury to domesticated animals.
Section 31-26-3.2. - Immediate notice of accident.
Section 31-26-4. - Duty on collision with unattended vehicle.
Section 31-26-5. - Duty in accident resulting in damage to highway fixtures.
Section 31-26-6. - Drivers required to make written reports.
Section 31-26-7. - Supplemental reports.
Section 31-26-8. - Reports by owner when driver incapable.
Section 31-26-9. - Reports by law enforcement officers.
Section 31-26-10. - Accident report forms — Contents.
Section 31-26-11. - Penalties for failure to report.
Section 31-26-12. - Garage reports of bullet damage.
Section 31-26-13. - Reports confidential — Use as evidence.
Section 31-26-14. - Tabulation and publication of statistical information.
Section 31-26-15. - Reports required by municipalities.
Section 31-26-16. - Uniform statewide motor vehicle accident police report.