§ 31-24-52 - Hazard switch for flashing lights. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-24-52

   § 31-24-52  Hazard switch for flashinglights. – (a) All new automobiles and automobiles for hire sold in Rhode Island beginningwith the 1969 models shall be provided with a hazard switch so as to produce aconstant flashing light when the switch is activated. The switch shall beactivated by the operator whenever any vehicle becomes disabled on any streetor highway. The switch may be attached to the directional signal apparatus.

   (b) Nothing in this section shall affect regulations of theinterstate commerce commission.

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