Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-12-8: Warning signals given by emergency vehicles
What this law says, in plain English
Emergency vehicles must use audible warning signals and display red lights visible from 500 feet ahead to receive traffic exemptions. Police vehicles are exempt from the front-light requirement.
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