The bill amends Section 31-25-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-25, which pertains to the secure fastening of loads on vehicles operating on highways. The amendment includes a new requirement that any vehicle carrying rubbish, refuse, debris, or loose material must have a securely fastened covering to prevent the contents from falling onto the highway. Additionally, it specifies that the covering must remain in place and secured during travel on any highway until the contents have been properly cleaned and purged from the vehicle. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of this section, with a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation and subsequent violations resulting in a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Furthermore, it prohibits the operation of an open motor truck or similar vehicle carrying a child under sixteen (16) years of age without securely fastening the child. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2947: 31-25-10