No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
Care in starting from stop
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-16-1., under Chapter 31-16 Starting, Stopping, and Turns.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-16-1.