Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-6-10: Police vehicles — Fire apparatus — Trackless trolleys
What this law says, in plain English
Fire engines, fire apparatus, electric trolleys, and police vehicles are exempt from vehicle registration, though they receive permanent registration plates and certificates at no cost. Existing police plates transferred between vehicles within the same department incur a $5 transfer fee.
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