(a)  An individual may voluntarily terminate his or her chauffeur’s license by tendering the license to the operator control section of the department of revenue, division of motor vehicles.

(1)  Should the individual terminate his or her chauffeur’s license, the individual may not reapply for a new chauffeur’s license for a period of one year from the date of the voluntary license termination.

(2)  Before an individual may voluntarily terminate his or her license, the individual must sign an affidavit as established by the division of motor vehicles, notifying the individual of the consequences of voluntary license termination.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-10.2-3

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

(b)  Upon reapplication for a chauffeur’s license following voluntary termination by an individual, the individual shall be required to take a written test and a road test, but shall not pay the required reinstatement fee as established by the operator control division before the granting of a new chauffeur’s license.

History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 342, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 10; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 10.