Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-23-51: Earphones and headsets prohibited
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a bicycle or motor vehicle while wearing earphones or headsets is prohibited. Violations result in fines ranging from $100 to $140 depending on offense number, with specified exceptions for emergency vehicles, motorcycles with helmet headsets, single-ear headsets, and hearing aids.
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