Rhode Island § 31-18-8 § 31-18-8. Due care by drivers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-18-8 — § 31-18-8. Due care by drivers.

Rhode Island § 31-18-8

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-18Pedestrians

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-18-8 (2026).

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§ 31-18-8. Due care by drivers.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any local ordinance,
            every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian
            or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle upon any roadway, shall give an audible
            signal when necessary, and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child
            or any obviously confused, intoxicated, or incapacitated person. Violations of this
            section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.
         

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§ 31-18-8. Due care by drivers.

Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle upon any roadway, shall give an audible signal when necessary, and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, intoxicated, or incapacitated person. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.