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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-11-3 (2026)

Resident’s conviction in another state

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The division of motor vehicles is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any resident of this state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of the person in another state of an offense in that state which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license of an operator or chauffeur.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1979–1997 · leading case: DePasquale v. Harrington, 599 A.2d 314 (R.I. 1991).
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DePasquale v. Harrington, 599 A.2d 314 (R.I. 1991). · cites it 16× “1956 (1982 Reenactment) § 31-11-3 because of his out-of-state conviction.”
Beaudoin v. Petit, 409 A.2d 536 (R.I. 1979). · cites it 15× “Beaudoin does not dispute these findings, nor does he claim to be misled concerning the import of the order. He urges us to find the order deficient as a matter of law.”
Taft v. Pare, 536 A.2d 888 (R.I. 1988). · cites it 10× “an operator or chauffeur without preliminary hearing upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee: ****** (7) Has committed an offense in another state which if committed in this state would be grounds for suspension or revocation or * * The…”
Considine v. Rhode Island Dep't of Transp., 564 A.2d 1343 (R.I. 1989). “1956 (1982 Reenactment) § 31-11-3 and § 31-ll-7(a)(7), as amended by P.”
Frazier v. Petit, 509 A.2d 998 (R.I. 1986). · cites it 6× “1956 (1982 Reenactment) §§ 31-11-3 to 31-11-7, provided a suspension for negligent driving based on a conviction of operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in South Carolina.”
State v. Acciardo, 693 A.2d 1042 (R.I. 1997). · cites it 3× “Based on respondent’s conviction in Massachusetts, the division, relying on its authority under G.L.1956 §§ 31-11-3 and 31-11-6(1), suspended petitioner’s license for three years for having engaged in conduct that, had it occurred in Rhode Island, would have violated G.”
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