Rhode Island § 31-47-1 § 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-47-1 — § 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.

Rhode Island § 31-47-1

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-47Motor Vehicle Reparations Act

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§ 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.
(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Reparation Act.â€�
         
(b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the
            suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a
            matter of grave concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages
            for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may
            be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.
         

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§ 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.

(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Reparation Act.â€�

(b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.