§ 31-21-1 Stopping on traveled portion of open highway prohibited
§ 31-21-2 Removal of vehicle parked on highway
§ 31-21-3 Removal of vehicle obstructing traffic on bridge or in tunnel
§ 31-21-4 Places where parking or stopping prohibited
§ 31-21-5 Unauthorized movement of vehicle into prohibited area
§ 31-21-6 Admission or discharge of passengers
§ 31-21-7 Parallel parking – Proximity to curb
§ 31-21-8 Left curb parking
§ 31-21-9 Angle parking
§ 31-21-10 Restriction of parking on state highways
§ 31-21-10.1 Removal of vehicles parked in excess of twenty-four hours
§ 31-21-11 Removal of disabled vehicle obstructing traffic on state highway, state bridge, or state tunnel
§ 31-21-12 Acquisition, maintenance, and operation of tow trucks by department of transportation
§ 31-21-14 Opening vehicle doors
§ 31-21-15 Temporary no parking
§ 31-21-16 Liability of owner, operator, and lessee
§ 31-21-17 Motorcycle parking privileges
§ 31-21-18 Electric vehicle charging station parking restrictions
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-21 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking Restrictions

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