# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-10: Sirens, bells, and whistles prohibited

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-10

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-10
- **Heading:** Sirens, bells, and whistles prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31-23 / Section 31-23-10

## Text

No vehicle shall be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a vehicle any siren, whistle, or bell, except as permitted in §§ 31-23-9, 31-23-11 and 31-23-12. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-1 § 31-23-1. Driving of unsafe vehicle €” Disobedience of requirements €” Inspections of motor carriers €” Fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-2 § 31-23-2. Additional parts and accessories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-3 § 31-23-3. Farm and road machinery exempt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-4 § 31-23-4. Brake equipment required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-5 § 31-23-5. Performance ability of brakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-6 § 31-23-6. Maintenance of brakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-7 § 31-23-7. Brakes on motor-driven cycles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-8 § 31-23-8. Horn required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-9 § 31-23-9. Theft alarm signals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-10 § 31-23-10. Sirens, bells, and whistles prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-11 § 31-23-11. Warning devices on emergency vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-11.1 § 31-23-11.1. Warning lights on private vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-11.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-12 § 31-23-12. Salvation Army vehicle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-12.1 § 31-23-12.1. Providence canteen vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-12.1.md)

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