# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1: Short title and declaration of purpose

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1
- **Heading:** Short title and declaration of purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31-47 / Section 31-47-1

## Text

(a) This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the €œMotor Vehicle Reparation Act.€

(b) The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature has determined that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists shall be financially able to respond in damages for their negligent acts, so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1 § 31-47-1. Short title and declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.1 § 31-47-1.1. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-1.2 § 31-47-1.2. Subpoena.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-2 § 31-47-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3 § 31-47-3. Regulations authorized €” Access to court and agency records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3.1 § 31-47-3.1. Registration application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-4 § 31-47-4. Notice of termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-5 § 31-47-5. Acceptance of financial security deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-6 § 31-47-6. Release of financial security bonds or deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-7 § 31-47-7. Self-insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-9 § 31-47-9. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-9.1 § 31-47-9.1. Penalties €” Illegal evidence of financial security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-9.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-11 § 31-47-11. Reinstatement of suspended license or registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-12 § 31-47-12. Police officers and agents of administrator of the division of motor vehicles €” Fees collected, forms of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-12.md)

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