§ 31-28-9. Owner’s liability for parking tickets.
Whenever any motor vehicle shall be parked illegally, the owner of the motor vehicle shall be jointly and individually liable with the operator for the payment of any fines imposed unless the owner of the vehicle has prima facie proof that the vehicle was parked illegally by another person who is not an employee of the owner. Any district court or municipal court citation for a nonmoving violation shall be deemed admitted and defaulted after two (2) notices unanswered by the owner.
History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 539, § 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 - Repealed.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.