§ 31-6-2. Computation of gross weight.
For the purpose of computing fees based on gross weight, the gross weight shall, in the case of motor trucks, tractors, trailers, or semi-trailers, be the weight of the vehicle in pounds plus the weight of the maximum load to be carried. In the case of passenger motor vehicles, the gross weight shall be the weight of the vehicle plus the sum of the adult seating capacity multiplied by one hundred fifty pounds (150 lbs.).
History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 14, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-6-2; P.L. 1984, ch. 418, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-6 - Registration Fees
Section 31-6-1. - Amount of registration and miscellaneous fees.
Section 31-6-2. - Computation of gross weight.
Section 31-6-3. - Gross weight of tractors to be used with semi-trailers.
Section 31-6-4. - Fees payable by jitney operators in interstate commerce.
Section 31-6-5. - Reduced fees for portion of year.
Section 31-6-6. - Vehicles exempt from fees.
Section 31-6-7. - Motorized wheel chairs.
Section 31-6-8. - Disabled veterans.
Section 31-6-9. - Blind veterans.
Section 31-6-10. - Police vehicles — Fire apparatus — Trackless trolleys.
Section 31-6-11. - Transfer of registration.
Section 31-6-12. - Business and special license fees.
Section 31-6-13. - Disposition of fees.
Section 31-6-14. - Return of rejected or erroneously collected fees.
Section 31-6-15. - Payment of fees by credit card. [Contingent effective date; see note.]