§ 31-41.1-3.1. Mandatory court appearances.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 31-41.1-2 or 31-41.1-3, any person who receives a third (3rd) summons after two (2) guilty adjudications for traffic offenses within twelve-month (12) period of time cannot plea or dispose of the charge by mail, but must appear in person before a judge at the traffic tribunal or municipal court. All parking ticket summons or adjudications shall be exempt from this section.
(b) The preceding twelve-month (12) period shall be calculated from the date of the issuance of the third (3rd) summons, after the preceding two (2) adjudications.
History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 355, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 373, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 232, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 290, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-41.1 - Adjudication of Traffic Offenses
Section 31-41.1-1. - Form of summons.
Section 31-41.1-2. - Payment without personal appearance.
Section 31-41.1-3. - Method of payment.
Section 31-41.1-3.1. - Mandatory court appearances.
Section 31-41.1-4. - Schedule of violations.
Section 31-41.1-5. - Failure to answer or appear.
Section 31-41.1-6. - Hearings.
Section 31-41.1-7. - Application for dismissal based on good driving record.
Section 31-41.1-8. - Appellate review.
Section 31-41.1-9. - Appeals to district court.