Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-4-3: Temporary registration — Invoice voucher issued by dealer
What this law says, in plain English
Buyers of motor vehicles from licensed dealers may operate newly purchased vehicles for 30 days using a dated bill of sale or invoice voucher instead of registration. Dealers must keep sequential records available for inspection; altering dates or extending validity violates this statute.
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