§ 31-28-1. “Parking meter” defined.
For the purpose of this chapter, “parking meter” means a meter device installed upon the public highways or the sidewalks adjacent to it, in which a coin must be deposited for the privilege of occupying, for a certain period, a space which is situated in a zone which a lawful authority has designated as a parking meter zone for the purpose of regulating parking of vehicles on public highways.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 897, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-28-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-28 - Parking Facilities and Privileges
Section 31-28-1. - “Parking meter” defined.
Section 31-28-2. - Ordinances authorizing parking meters and meter zones.
Section 31-28-3. - Unauthorized meters.
Section 31-28-4. - Exemption of persons with disabilities from payment of fees.
Section 31-28-6. - Overtime parking by persons with a disability exempt from fees.
Section 31-28-7.2. - Repealed.
Section 31-28-7.3. - Disability parking enforcement program.
Section 31-28-7.10. - Special legislative commission to study the disability parking placard system.
Section 31-28-8. - Use of meters for charitable contributions.
Section 31-28-9. - Owner’s liability for parking tickets.
Section 31-28-10. - Parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers.