Rhode Island § 31-23-40 § 31-23-40. Approved types of seat belts — Enforcement of requirements.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-23-40 — § 31-23-40. Approved types of seat belts — Enforcement of requirements.

Rhode Island § 31-23-40

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-23Equipment and Accessories Generally

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-40 (2026).

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§ 31-23-40. Approved types of seat belts — Enforcement of requirements.
All safety belts must be of a type and must be installed in a manner approved by the
            division of motor vehicles. The division of motor vehicles shall establish specifications
            and requirements for approved types of safety belts and attachments to them. The division
            of motor vehicles will accept, as approved, all seat belt installations and the belt
            and anchor meeting the Society of Automotive Engineers' specifications. No new passenger
            motor vehicle shall be registered unless it is equipped with an approved type of safety
            seat belt. The administrator of the division of motor vehi

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§ 31-23-40. Approved types of seat belts — Enforcement of requirements.

All safety belts must be of a type and must be installed in a manner approved by the division of motor vehicles. The division of motor vehicles shall establish specifications and requirements for approved types of safety belts and attachments to them. The division of motor vehicles will accept, as approved, all seat belt installations and the belt and anchor meeting the Society of Automotive Engineers' specifications. No new passenger motor vehicle shall be registered unless it is equipped with an approved type of safety seat belt. The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall suspend the registration of any motor vehicle not so equipped until it is made to conform to the requirements of this section. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.