Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 4 - Rules, Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles, Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.18 - Speedometer

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.18

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Every cycle manufactured or equipped with a speedometer must be checked to ascertain whether the speedometer is in proper working order. When road checking the vehicle, observe the speed dial indicator to see if it is acting properly. The inspection station is not expected to be responsible for the calibration of the speedometer but you will be expected to reject a vehicle with an obvious defect.

B. Cause for rejection:

1. A missing or inoperative speedometer;

2. Broken or disconnected speedometer cables; or

3. A dial indicator that does not move or act properly.

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