It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 31-47 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 31-47-15.1. Exception for seasonal vehicles. -- Upon receipt of a signed written request for a suspension from the owner of a registered motor vehicle stating that such vehicle will not be operated upon any highway during a period of not less than thirty (30) consecutive days, the insurer of such vehicle shall suspend, to the extent requested by the owner, insurance afforded under the policy providing the security required by this chapter, for such vehicle until notified by the owner that the coverage should be reinstated. During the period of suspension only, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to such vehicle, provided, if such vehicle is operated upon any highway by or with the permission of the owner during the period of suspension, the provisions of this chapter shall immediately thereupon become applicable. As used in this section, the term "highway" shall include all roads as defined in section 31-1-23, except a private road or driveway. This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle for which proof of financial responsibility is required under the provisions of section 31-31-5 or chapter 31-32. This section shall not apply to motorized vehicles used seasonally in the town of New Shoreham commonly referred to as mopeds. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.