Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-4-9: Out-of-state purchases
What this law says, in plain English
Rhode Island allows drivers to operate a newly purchased out-of-state motor vehicle for 30 days using the previous vehicle's registration plates, provided both vehicles have the same number of wheels and the driver carries an original bill of sale.
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