The bill amends various sections of the General Laws related to motor vehicle offenses, specifically addressing the operation of beach vehicles and bicycles. It introduces a new provision requiring individuals to obtain a valid beach registration permit from the coastal resources management council for operating vehicles on beaches. Violations of this section will incur fines as specified in section 31-41.1-4.

The bill also updates regulations concerning bicycles, including prohibitions on clinging to vehicles and mandates for riding as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, with corresponding fines for violations.

Additionally, the bill revises the fine schedule for various traffic offenses, increasing penalties to a uniform amount of one hundred dollars ($100) for several violations, including those related to beach vehicle operation and bicycle regulations. It adds new offenses to the fine schedule, ensuring that all relevant violations are accounted for and penalized consistently. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8096: 31-8-1.1, 31-41.1-4