§ 31-22-12 - Supervision and inspection of vehicles transporting passengers for hire. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-22-12

   § 31-22-12  Supervision and inspection ofvehicles transporting passengers for hire. – (a) The division of motor vehicles shall have jurisdiction over the lighting,equipment, safety, and sanitary condition of all taxicabs, buses, jitneys, andother vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for hire, and shallcause an inspection of them to be made before registering the vehicles and fromtime to time thereafter as it shall deem necessary for the convenience,protection, and safety of passengers and the public.

   (b) A fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to thedivision of motor vehicles for each inspection as required by this section.