# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-2: Additional parts and accessories

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-2
- **Heading:** Additional parts and accessories
- **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 31-23-2

## Text

(a) Nothing contained in this chapter or chapter 24 of this title shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of these chapters.

(b) No person shall install or adjust any equipment, part, or accessory on a motor vehicle that is intended for use on any highway, which would result in the motor vehicle or its operation being inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or chapter 24 of this title and could result in the issuance of a notice pursuant to § 31-38-2. The penalty for the first violation of the provisions of the subsection shall be a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), for the second violation a fine of five hundred dollars ($500), and for the third and subsequent violations a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

## 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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