Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a licensee whose license has been suspended shall not be required to surrender the license to the division of motor vehicles for the period of suspension. In the event a licensee is found to be operating a motor vehicle while under suspension, the license shall be seized by the proper officer and returned to the division of motor vehicles for the remainder of the suspension period.
Surrender of suspended license
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-2-25., under Chapter 31-2 Division of Motor Vehicles.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-2-25.