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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-4 (2026)

Classification of chauffeurs — Examination of applicants

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The division of motor vehicles upon issuing a chauffeur’s license shall indicate on it the class of license so issued and shall appropriately examine each applicant according to the class of license applied for and may impose any rules and regulations for the exercise of that license as it may deem necessary for the safety and welfare of the traveling public.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1992–1992 · leading case: In Re Advisory Opinion to the Governor, 612 A.2d 1 (R.I. 1992).
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In Re Advisory Opinion to the Governor, 612 A.2d 1 (R.I. 1992). · cites it 2× “Section 31-10-4 empowers the DMV to “impose such rules and regulations * * * as it may deem necessary for the safety and welfare of the traveling public.”
Allard v. Dep't of Transp., 609 A.2d 930 (R.I. 1992). · cites it 2× “” 5 In addition § 31-10-4 provides in pertinent part: “The registry upon issuing a chauffeur’s license shall * * * appropriately examine each applicant according to the class of license applied for and may impose such rules and regulations for the exercise thereof as it may deem…”
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