§ 31-12-1 Places provisions applicable
§ 31-12-3 Obedience to police officers
§ 31-12-4 Applicability to public vehicles
§ 31-12-5 Exemption of highway workers
§ 31-12-6 Emergency vehicles – Times when entitled to special privileges
§ 31-12-7 Privileges allowed emergency vehicles
§ 31-12-8 Warning signals given by emergency vehicles
§ 31-12-9 Due care by emergency vehicles
§ 31-12-10 Animals and animal-drawn vehicles
§ 31-12-11 Uniformity of application
§ 31-12-12 Powers of local authorities
§ 31-12-13 Local regulations to be posted
§ 31-12-14 State approval for traffic control devices on state highways
§ 31-12-15 Powers of landowners preserved
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-12 - Applicability of Traffic Regulations

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