§ 31-47-15.1. Exception for seasonal vehicles.
(a) Upon receipt of a signed written request for a suspension from the owner of a registered motor vehicle stating that the vehicle will not be operated upon any highway during a period of not less than thirty (30) consecutive days, the insurer of the vehicle shall suspend, to the extent requested by the owner, insurance afforded under the policy providing the security required by this chapter, for the vehicle until notified by the owner that the coverage should be reinstated. During the period of suspension only, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated upon any highway by or with the permission of the owner during the period of suspension, the provisions of this chapter shall immediately become applicable.
(b) As used in this section, the term “highway” includes all roads as defined in § 31-1-23, except a private road or driveway.
(c) This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle for which proof of financial responsibility is required under the provisions of chapter 32 of this title. This section shall not apply to motorized vehicles used seasonally in the town of New Shoreham commonly referred to as mopeds.
History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 398, § 7, effective July 14, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 399, § 7, effective July 14, 2021.
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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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.