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-30-15-4.20 - Stop Lamp
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.20
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Every cycle must be equipped with a stop lamp and the rear of the vehicle shall emit a red or yellow light plainly visible from a distance of one hundred feet (100') to the rear of the vehicle during normal sunlight and at nighttime.
B. Any cycle that is equipped with more than one (1) stop lamp shall have all such stop lamps in good working order. Every stop lamp shall be actuated upon application of the service brake which may or may not be incorporated with a tail lamp.
C. Cause for rejection:
1. The stop lamps do not light when the
service brake is applied;
2. The
stop lamp does not get brighter when incorporated with a lighted tail light or
directional signal;
3. A missing or
broken lens cause a white light to show from the rear;
4. The stop lamp emits a color other than
yellow (amber) or red; or
5. The
stop lamp is not securely fastened to vehicle.
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