Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-25-16: Authorized weight shown in registration — Exceeding limit
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to operate a vehicle exceeding the gross weight authorized on its registration. Violations result in tiered monetary penalties based on the amount of overweight, adjudicated at traffic tribunal.
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