Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of Motor Carrier Safety
280-RICR-30-15-11 INACTIVE RULE
11.1 Authority
This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-1.
11.2 Purpose
This Part is promulgated to ensure uniformity in motor carrier safety enforcement activities and increase the likelihood that safety defects, driver deficiencies and unsafe carrier practices will be detected and corrected.
11.3 Compliance with Federal Regulation
All commercial motor vehicles must abide by federal motor carrier safety regulations and hazardous materials regulations as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-1(b)(1).
11.4 Enforcement
A. The Rhode Island State Police, or its designee, shall enforce the provisions of these regulations.
B. Carriers convicted of violating this Part shall be fined pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-41.1-4 for each offense.
| Title | 280 | Department of Revenue |
| Chapter | 30 | Division of Motor Vehicles |
| Subchapter | 15 | Safety and Emissions |
| Part | 11 | Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of Motor Carrier Safety |
| Type of Filing | Amendment |
| Regulation Status | Inactive |
| Effective | 12/31/2018 to 01/04/2022 |
Regulation Authority:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-1
Purpose and Reason:
The purpose of this Part is to ensure uniformity in motor carrier safety enforcement activities and increase the likelihood that safety defects, driver deficiencies and unsafe carrier practices will be detected and corrected.
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