Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-27-4: Reckless driving and other offenses against public safety
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a motor vehicle recklessly or fleeing from police is a misdemeanor on first conviction and a felony on subsequent convictions.
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