§ 31-20-1 When railroad crossing stops required of all vehicles
§ 31-20-2 Driving through railroad gate or barrier
§ 31-20-3 Stop signs at dangerous railroad crossings
§ 31-20-4 Vehicles required to stop at all railroads – Exceptions
§ 31-20-5 Moving of heavy equipment over railroad crossings
§ 31-20-6 Designation of through highways – Erection of stop and yield signs
§ 31-20-7 Specifications for stop signs
§ 31-20-8 Placement of stop signs
§ 31-20-9 Obedience to stop signs
§ 31-20-10 Vehicles emerging from alleys, driveways, and buildings
§ 31-20-10.3 School bus stops – Routes
§ 31-20-10.4 Exemption from discharge requirements of § 31-20-10.3
§ 31-20-11 Marking of school buses – Penalty for violation
§ 31-20-11.1 Signaling of stops for school buses
§ 31-20-12 Stopping for school bus required – Penalty for violation
§ 31-20-13 School buses stopped on divided highway or in loading zone
§ 31-20-15 Posting of bridle path signs
§ 31-20-16 Stops at bridle path crossings
§ 31-20-17 Stopping for crossing guards and school bus monitors required
§ 31-20-17.1 Private complaint – Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required
§ 31-20-17.2 Private complaint – Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required – Central Falls
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