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Rhode Island’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements
Rhode Island uses a graduated license system that requires teens to hold an instruction permit and provisional license before obtaining an unrestricted license.
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Rhode Island's Cell Phone-Use and Texting-While-Driving Laws
Generally, text messaging and all other handheld device use while driving is banned in Rhode Island. Read about the specifics of what the distracted driving laws prohibit and the penalties for a cellphone or texting ticket.
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Speeding Tickets and Penalties in Rhode Island
Most Rhode Islanders will, at some point, get a speeding ticket. Rhode Island has different types of speeding laws: a “general speed restriction” and absolute speed limits.
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Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Rhode Island
Motorists must come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign in Rhode Island. Drivers who get caught running a stop sign or stop light will likely have to pay a fine.
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Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Rhode Island
Rhode Island prohibits driving without a valid license as well as driving while your license is suspended or revoked. Penalties can include jail time, fines, and additional license suspension periods.
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Beat Your Ticket: Go to Court & Win
Contest a traffic ticket in any state!
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Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case
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The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System
Learn how the criminal justice system works
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Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law
Find and access the laws you need
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101 Law Forms for Personal Use
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