§ 31-26-8. Reports by owner when driver incapable.
Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an accident as required in § 31-26-6 and the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident shall within twenty one (21) days after learning of the accident make the report not made by the driver.
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 23, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-26-8; P.L. 1969, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 428, § 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.