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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-1. Compliance with chapter required
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(a)(1) Except in reference to §§ 31-25-16 and 31-25-27 where it shall be considered a violation, it is a civil violation for any carrier to drive or move or to cause or permit to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or vehicles of a size or weight exceeding the limitatio…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-10. Fastening of load and covering
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(a) No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle with any load unless the load and any covering on it is securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached, or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway. (b) No motor truck traile…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-11. Connections between coupled vehicles
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When one vehicle is towing another the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed by it and the drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen feet (15′) from one vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two (2) vehic…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-12. Flags on tow chains
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When one vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon the connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches (12") square. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.