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Rhode Island Driving and Cell-Phone LegislationThe State of Rhode Island has regulations regarding the use of cellular phones while driving. While Rhode Island driving laws do not include hands-free legislation, they do address driving and cell-phone use by minors and by operators of a school bus. Rhode Island statute 31-22-11.9 prohibits drivers under the age of 18, from using a cellular device or any type of hand-held communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
If a minor is caught using a mobile communication device while driving, they will receive a fine of $50 for a first and second offense. If a minor is caught using a cellular device for a 3rd subsequent conviction, the fine will be $100 and they will have their drivers license suspended until they reach the age of 18. Like many cell-phone laws across the United States, there are exceptions for emergency situations. There is another cell phone law in Rhode Island that pertains to school bus drivers. The driving law prohibits the use of a cell phone by a school bus driver while the bus is transporting children.
Like the teen law above there are exceptions for emergency situations. If a civil action is brought as a result of driving a school bus while using a cell-phone, the violation will be considered "evidence of negligence." More Information Regarding the Rhode Island Cell-Phone Driving LawIf you are interested in visiting a government website with information regarding the State of Rhode Island Cell-phone laws, please proceed to the links listed below. Information on the Rhode Island Cell Phone Driving Law For Minors Information on the Rhode Island Cell Phone Driving Law for School Bus Drivers |
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