§ 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.
(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Reparation Act.”
(b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 167, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-47 - Motor Vehicle Reparations Act
Section 31-47-1. - Short title and declaration of purpose.
Section 31-47-1.1. - Legislative findings and intent.
Section 31-47-1.2. - Subpoena.
Section 31-47-2. - Definitions.
Section 31-47-3. - Regulations authorized — Access to court and agency records.
Section 31-47-3.1. - Registration application.
Section 31-47-4. - Notice of termination.
Section 31-47-5. - Acceptance of financial security deposits.
Section 31-47-6. - Release of financial security bonds or deposits.
Section 31-47-7. - Self-insurers.
Section 31-47-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-8.1. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-9.1. - Penalties — Illegal evidence of financial security.
Section 31-47-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 31-47-11. - Reinstatement of suspended license or registration.
Section 31-47-12.1. - Right to choose auto body repair facility.
Section 31-47-13. - Insurers and sureties.
Section 31-47-14. - Notice to other jurisdictions.
Section 31-47-15. - Exceptions.
Section 31-47-15.1. - Exception for seasonal vehicles.
Section 31-47-15.2. - Exception — Vehicles owned by active duty military personnel.
Section 31-47-16. - Assigned risk plans.
Section 31-47-17. - Insurance companies.