§ 31-41.3-3. Automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system authorized and defined.
(a) The state department of transportation and the municipalities of this state are hereby authorized to operate “automated school-zone-speed-enforcement systems.”
(b) For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) An “automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system” is an automated traffic-speed-enforcement system operated within one-quarter (¼) mile of any type of school in the state of Rhode Island;
(2) An “automated traffic-speed-enforcement system” is defined as a system using one or more vehicle detectors in combination with photography to identify and provide a photographic image of vehicles which are exceeding the posted speed limit, or the speed limit designated by state law or regulation, for a given school zone, and may be in fixed or mobile configurations; and
(3) A “school zone” is defined as anywhere within a one-quarter (¼) mile radius of any type of school in the state of Rhode Island.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 165, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-41.3 - Automated School-Zone-Speed-Enforcement System Act of 2016
Section 31-41.3-1. - Short title.
Section 31-41.3-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 31-41.3-3. - Automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system authorized and defined.
Section 31-41.3-5. - Operation of system.
Section 31-41.3-6. - Maintenance of system.
Section 31-41.3-7. - Citation precedent.
Section 31-41.3-8. - Procedure — Notice.
Section 31-41.3-9. - Hearings.
Section 31-41.3-10. - Driver/registered owner liability.
Section 31-41.3-11. - Use of evidence in criminal and civil cases.
Section 31-41.3-12. - Nature of violations.
Section 31-41.3-13. - Security of records.