Legislative findings

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27.1-1., under Chapter 31-27.1 Aggressive Driving.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27.1-1.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that aggressive driving causes two-thirds (⅔) of fatal accidents and one-third (⅓) of all accidents. The general assembly finds that aggressive driving has become a significant public safety concern in recent years and specific legislation designed to severely curtail this problem driving behavior is in the public interest.