# R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3: Regulations authorized €” Access to court and agency records

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T31_C31-47_S31-47-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-47-3
- **Heading:** Regulations authorized €” Access to court and agency records
- **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 31-47-3

## Text

(a) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to promulgate reasonable regulations to provide effective administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this or any other law of this state, the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall have access to the records of the family court and all other courts and agencies concerning motor vehicle violations of any person who has applied for motor vehicle liability insurance. Upon request of the insurance company to which application has been made, the administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall make available to the insurance company any information concerning motor vehicle violations of the applicant.

## 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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