Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-4-11: Sale of automobiles — Required equipment
What this law says, in plain English
Automobile dealers cannot sell new or used cars without a functional spare tire and jack, unless the vehicle has run-flat tires or a factory tire repair system. Violation is a misdemeanor.
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