§ 31-47.1-5 - Exemptions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-47.1-5

   § 31-47.1-5  Exemptions. – The following motor vehicles shall be exempt from the requirements of thischapter:

   (1) A motor vehicle twenty-five (25) years or older.

   (2) Any class of motor vehicles that is exempted byregulation of the department because the vehicle presents prohibitiveinspection problems or is inappropriate for inspection.

   (3) Motor vehicles operated exclusively by electric power.

   (4) New motor vehicles until twenty-four (24) months aftertheir date of purchase or twenty-four thousand (24,000) miles, whichever occursfirst.

   (5) Motor vehicles that are in compliance with an enhancedmotor vehicle inspection program operated by another jurisdiction may be exemptupon the owner providing a current written certification of compliance, if theinspection program in that jurisdiction is approved by the United Statesenvironmental protection agency.