Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-20-9 — § 31-20-9. Obedience to stop signs.

Rhode Island·Title 31 Motor and Other vehicles·Ch. 31-20 Special Stops Required

§ 31-20-9. Obedience to stop signs.

Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. In the event there is no crosswalk, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.

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Legislative History

P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 31, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 31-20-9; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 117.

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