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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1 (2026)

Short title and declaration of purpose

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(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Reparation Act.”

(b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2019 · leading case: Derderian v. Essex Ins., 44 A.3d 122 (R.I. 2012).
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Derderian v. Essex Ins., 44 A.3d 122 (R.I. 2012). · cites it 3× “Similar to § 12-28-5, the General Assembly enacted G.L.1956 § 31-47-1 with the express intent to ensure that "innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.”
Mendez v. Brites, 849 A.2d 329 (R.I. 2004). · cites it 2× “” Section 31-47-1. Rhode Island law thus requires all motorists that use Rhode Island highways, such as Brites did in this case, to carry adequate liability insurance on their vehicles.”
Jason Puerini v. Jeanne LaPierre, 208 A.3d 1157 (R.I. 2019). “2012) (quoting § 31-47-1(b)). Section 3.1 of the MVRA mandates that applicants for registration or renewal of registration of motor vehicles sign a statement certifying, inter alia , that the motor vehicle will not be operated unless the motor vehicle is covered by "financial…”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1(b): 1 case
Jason Puerini v. Jeanne LaPierre, 208 A.3d 1157 (R.I. 2019). “2012) (quoting § 31-47-1(b)). Section 3.1 of the MVRA mandates that applicants for registration or renewal of registration of motor vehicles sign a statement certifying, inter alia , that the motor vehicle will not be operated unless the motor vehicle is covered by "financial…”
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