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-30-15-4.6 - Body Items
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.6
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Check cycle for obvious defects in body items that are broken, inadequate, missing, bent or defective, so as to cause injury to the operator, passenger or other persons using the highways.
B. Body items may include, but are not limited to, frame, rollover bars, chain, motor mounts and supports, flaps, saddle bags and any other extra equipment that may or may not be required that has been added to the cycle.
C. Cause for rejection:
1. Any body item that is broken, bent,
missing or defective so as to cause injury to person or property.
4.6.1 Chain Guard
A. Any drive chain on a motorcycle shall be
equipped with a chain guard or covering device to prevent any chain or chain
sprocket contact with any rider.
B.
No cycle shall pass inspection if:
1. the
chain guard is missing;
2. the
chain guard is not securely attached;
3. the chain guard is too small to afford
proper protection to rider; or
4.
the chain guard is located improperly so as not to afford proper protection to
rider.
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