# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-7: Brakes on motor-driven cycles

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-23_S31-23-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-7
- **Heading:** Brakes on motor-driven cycles
- **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 31-23-7

## Text

(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to require an inspection of the brake on any motor-driven cycle and to disapprove any brake which he or she finds will not comply with the performance ability standard set forth in § 31-23-5, or which in his or her opinion is not designed or constructed as to insure reasonable and reliable performance in actual use.

(b) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles may refuse to register or may suspend or revoke the registration of any vehicle referred to in this section when he or she determines that the brake on it does not comply with the provisions of this section.

(c) No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle referred to in this section in the event the administrator of the division of motor vehicles has disapproved the brake equipment upon the vehicle or type of vehicle.

## 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)
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- [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)
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