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-30-15-4.3 - Minimum Requirements for Appointment as a Motorcycle Inspection Station

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.3

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Each inspection station is expected to have at least one (1) inspector who has been licensed as a motorcycle operator for at least two (2) years and has demonstrated to the Registry that he/she is familiar with motorcycle repair problems. He/she shall have had at least two (2) years' experience as a motorcycle mechanic.

B. Each motorcycle inspection station will be held fully responsible for the approval of each and every cycle presented for inspection as to the compliance with all the motorcycle inspection rules and regulations except that the station will not be held responsible by the Registry as to the strength of the materials or the quality of the workmanship of any cycle that is presented for inspection.

C. Each motorcycle inspection station must meet all the requirements of public stations except those requirements that by their nature have no application to the motorcycle provided, however, that every motorcycle inspection station shall have:

1. An inspection lane at least 25 feet long and 6 feet wide.

2. A rigid tape measure distinctively marked at 1/4" - 15" and 18".

3. A brilliancy meter capable of measuring light in thousands candlepower.

4. Headlamp aiming equipment capable of measuring headlamps according to regulations.

5. A brake tester capable of measuring the stopping distance at 20 miles per hour.

6. Measuring tools for rake and trail.
a. An adjustable or collapsible straight-edge (Such as: collapsible auto radio antenna or 6 foot folding ruler.)

b. A 6-inch protractor designed for measuring degrees of a circle.

c. A rigid carpenter's framing square marked off in inches with each side at least 16 inches in length.

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