§ 31-1-6 - Specially constructed and reconstructed vehicles. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-1-6

   § 31-1-6  Specially constructed andreconstructed vehicles. – (a) "Essential parts" means all integral and body parts of a vehicle of a typethat must be registered under chapters 3 – 9 of this title, the removal,alteration, or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of thevehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type, or mode ofoperation.

   (b) "Reconstructed vehicle" means every vehicle of a typethat must be registered under chapters 3 – 9 of this title, which has beenmaterially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, orsubstitution of essential parts, new or used.

   (c) "Specially constructed vehicle" means every vehicle of atype that must be registered under chapters 3 – 9 of this title, but notoriginally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by agenerally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and not materially altered fromits original construction.