Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-7-6: Long arm jurisdiction
What this law says, in plain English
A nonresident who operates a motor vehicle in this state appoints the motor vehicle administrator as their legal representative to receive lawful process in accidents or collisions. Service on the administrator has the same legal effect as personal service.
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