Rhode Island Statutes
§ 31-23-17 — § 31-23-17. Windshield wipers.
§ 31-23-17. Windshield wipers.
(a) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield, which device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.
(b) Every windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.
(c) 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. 34, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 31-23-17; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 120.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-1-1
§ 31-1-1. Short title.§ 31-1-10
§ 31-1-10. Types of tires.§ 31-1-11
§ 31-1-11. Railroads and trains.§ 31-1-13
§ 31-1-13. Gross weight.§ 31-1-14
§ 31-1-14. Renewal.§ 31-1-17
§ 31-1-17. Types of persons.§ 31-1-18
§ 31-1-18. Resident and nonresident.§ 31-1-19
§ 31-1-19. Types of business.§ 31-1-21
§ 31-1-21. Enforcement officers.§ 31-1-22
§ 31-1-22. Local authorities.