§ 31-26-16. Uniform statewide motor vehicle accident police report.
(a) There is established a uniform statewide motor vehicle accident police report which shall be used by the Rhode Island state police and all other state or municipal police departments.
(b) This report shall include any information that the superintendent of the Rhode Island state police in consultation with the Municipal Police Chiefs Association shall deem appropriate.
(c) The failure of a police department to use the uniform report form when taking a report shall not be used:
(1) By a defendant in a criminal prosecution or violation hearing as grounds for challenge to, or dismissal of, any charges or citations arising out of the motor vehicle accident; or
(2) As a basis to challenge the admissibility of a police report in any administrative or judicial proceeding, civil or criminal.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 166, § 1.
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.