Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-23-4: Brake equipment required
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicles operated on highways must have adequate brakes meeting specific requirements: cars need two independent brake systems; motorcycles need at least one brake; trailers over 4,000 lbs. need driver-operated brakes with automatic engagement if detached; all vehicles except motorcycles need parking brakes.
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