§ 39-14-4.2. Registration and identification of taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Every taxicab and limited public motor vehicle engaged in the transportation of passengers for compensation over the highways of this state, subject to the provisions of this chapter, shall apply to the administrator for the issuance of a vehicle identification device for the registration and identification of vehicles. The application shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) for each identification device for which an application is made. All revenues received under this section shall be deposited as general revenues. The identification device shall be furnished annually to every carrier whose duty it shall be to apply therefor. It shall be unlawful for any taxicab or limited public motor vehicle to be engaged in transporting passengers for compensation without the owner thereof having applied for and received the required identification device, unless the vehicle is exempted from the provisions of this chapter. Each identification device shall be accompanied by a registration card issued by the administrator which shall be in the possession of the vehicle’s driver, when the vehicle is operating. Transfers of the identification device from one vehicle to another are hereby prohibited unless authorized by the administrator. The administrator, in his or her discretion, may refuse to reissue the identification device to the holder of any certificate or permit pending any complaint or hearing upon the question of revocation or suspension or in which such question is involved. The administrator shall prescribe reasonable rules and regulations governing the registration and identification of motor vehicles authorized for operation under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 34, § 8; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 120.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14 - Taxicabs and Limited Public Motor Vehicles
Section 39-14-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14-2. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14-2.1. - Filing and availability of rate schedules.
Section 39-14-2.2. - Notice of change in rates.
Section 39-14-3. - Certificate required for operation — Application and fee.
Section 39-14-4. - Hearing on application.
Section 39-14-4.1. - Issuance of certificate to a taxicab or limited public motor vehicle.
Section 39-14-4.2. - Registration and identification of taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Section 39-14-5. - Certification of businesses previously established.
Section 39-14-6. - Safety and sanitary condition of vehicles — Inspection.
Section 39-14-7. - Display of certificate memorandum.
Section 39-14-8. - Base of operations of limited public vehicles.
Section 39-14-9. - Vehicles to be operated by owner or employee — Assignment or lease of rights.
Section 39-14-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-11. - Penalties for violations.
Section 39-14-12. - Administrative powers.
Section 39-14-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-14-14. - Provisions supplemental — Powers of cities and towns.
Section 39-14-14.1. - Taximeter requirement.
Section 39-14-15. - Posting of photograph of operator.
Section 39-14-16. - Posting of schedule of fares.
Section 39-14-17. - Display of name of owner — Operator as agent.
Section 39-14-18. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-14-19. - Owners exempt from other financial responsibility requirements.
Section 39-14-20. - Licensing of operators.
Section 39-14-21. - Penalty for violations.
Section 39-14-22. - Enforcement of provisions.
Section 39-14-23. - Persons exempt.
Section 39-14-24. - Severability.