Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-27-5: Motor carriers — Maximum driving and on-duty time
What this law says, in plain English
Motor carriers cannot permit drivers to exceed federal driving hour limits under 49 CFR Part 395, except for law enforcement tows and recovery operations. Violating drivers may be declared out of service.
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