§ 31-24-1 - Times when lights required. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-24-1

   § 31-24-1  Times when lights required.– (a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any time from sunset tosunrise and at any other time when windshield wipers are in use, as a result ofrain, sleet, snow, hail or other unfavorable atmospheric condition, or at anyother time when there is not sufficient light or visibility, because of severerain or any other condition, to clearly see persons and vehicles on the highwayat a distance of five hundred feet (500') ahead, shall display lighted lampsand illuminating devices as respectively required under this chapter fordifferent classes of vehicles, subject to the exceptions given in this chapterwith respect to parked vehicles.

   (b) Violations of this section are subject to finesenumerated in § 31-41.1-4.