The bill amends Section 31-3-18 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-3, which pertains to the registration of vehicles. It introduces new language that specifies the requirements for displaying registration plates on motor vehicles. Specifically, it states that any motor vehicle that, as manufactured and delivered for sale, is not equipped with a manufacturer-provided front registration plate bracket, mounting point, or other manufacturer-provided means or location intended for the attachment and display of a front registration plate shall not be required to display a front registration plate. Such vehicles shall be in compliance with this section if the registration plate is properly attached to the rear of the vehicle.

The bill also maintains existing requirements for securely fastening registration plates and ensuring they are visible and legible. It outlines penalties for violations of these provisions, which include fines as specified in another section of the law. The act is set to take effect upon passage, streamlining the regulations for vehicle registration plate display while accommodating modern vehicle designs.

Statutes affected:
7989: 31-3-18