Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-32-31: Application of deposit
What this law says, in plain English
A deposited amount held by the state treasurer can be used to satisfy judgments against the depositor for vehicle-related damages, including bodily injury, death, or property damage. The deposit itself cannot be seized except through lawsuits for such damages.
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