Rhode Island General Laws 31-41.3-12. Nature of violations
Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(1) No violation for which a civil penalty is imposed under this chapter shall be considered a moving violation; nor shall it be included on the driving record of the person on whom the liability is imposed; nor shall it be used for insurance rating purposes in providing motor vehicle insurance coverage.
(2) Impositions of a penalty pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed a criminal conviction of an owner or operator.
(3) The defense available under § 31-41.1-7 shall not be available for any violation imposed under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 316, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 353, § 3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-41.3-12
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6