Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 31-27.1 - Aggressive Driving
Section 31-27.1-1. - Legislative findings.

§ 31-27.1-1. Legislative findings.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that aggressive driving causes two-thirds (⅔) of fatal accidents and one-third (⅓) of all accidents. The general assembly finds that aggressive driving has become a significant public safety concern in recent years and specific legislation designed to severely curtail this problem driving behavior is in the public interest.
History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 254, § 1.