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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Roberts, Quattrocchi, Hopkins, Casimiro, Chippendale, | |
Date Introduced: February 26, 2025 | |
Referred To: House Corporations | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 31-22 of the General Laws entitled "Miscellaneous Rules" is hereby |
2 | amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 31-22-22.2. Prohibition of minors in rideshare vehicles. |
4 | (a) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen (16) years old from using a |
5 | rideshare vehicle, if the person is travelling alone. Rideshare vehicles shall include, but not be |
6 | limited to, Uber, Lyft, ARRO, Via, Hitch, Curb, Flywheel, Wingz, Gett, Grab or any other online |
7 | platform that uses a website to locate consumers for point-to-point ride services. |
8 | (b) No fine or sanction shall be imposed for a violation of this section and no record shall |
9 | be maintained of the occurrence. |
10 | (c) All law enforcement officers in this state are authorized to enforce this section by |
11 | removing the underage person from the vehicle and keeping the person in their custody until such |
12 | time as the person may be reunited with a parent or guardian. |
13 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES | |
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1 | This act would prohibit a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare |
2 | vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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