§ 31-38-14. Vehicles exempt from inspections.
(a) The following vehicles shall be exempt from inspections:
(1) All trailers or semi-trailers having a gross weight of one thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.) or less;
(2) Any special mobile equipment which is not required to be registered; and
(3) Vehicles that are limited in their scope of operation as determined by the director of the department of revenue.
(b) The exemption in this section does not relieve the owner of the vehicle from the obligation of having a safe vehicle on the public highways.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 14, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 26; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 26.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-38 - Inspection of Motor Vehicles
Section 31-38-2. - Inspection by any proper officer.
Section 31-38-3. - Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws.
Section 31-38-4. - Director of department of revenue to require periodic inspection.
Section 31-38-5. - Inspection of vehicles purchased outside the state.
Section 31-38-6. - Appointment of official inspection stations.
Section 31-38-7. - Operation of official stations.
Section 31-38-8. - Improper representation as official station.
Section 31-38-9. - False certificates.
Section 31-38-10. - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.
Section 31-38-11. - Penalty for violation.
Section 31-38-12. - Fee for inspection certificates.
Section 31-38-13. - Fleet operators.
Section 31-38-14. - Vehicles exempt from inspections.
Section 31-38-15. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-38-16. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-38-17. - Procedure for a review of an order of the director of revenue.
Section 31-38-18. - Conduct of hearings.