# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-4: Classification of chauffeurs €” Examination of applicants

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-4
- **Heading:** Classification of chauffeurs €” Examination of applicants
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31-10 / Section 31-10-4

## Text

The division of motor vehicles upon issuing a chauffeur€™s license shall indicate on it the class of license so issued and shall appropriately examine each applicant according to the class of license applied for and may impose any rules and regulations for the exercise of that license as it may deem necessary for the safety and welfare of the traveling public.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-1 § 31-10-1. License required to drive.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-2 § 31-10-2. Persons exempt from licensing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-3 § 31-10-3. Persons ineligible for licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-4 § 31-10-4. Classification of chauffeurs €” Examination of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-5 § 31-10-5. Special restrictions for drivers for compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-5.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-5.2 § 31-10-5.2. Temporary school bus driver license for out-of-state holders of commercial driver€™s license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-5.2.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-6.1 § 31-10-6.1. Supervising driver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-6.1.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-6.3 § 31-10-6.3. Duration and fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-6.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-6.4 § 31-10-6.4. Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-10_S31-10-6.4.md)
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