The bill amends Section 31-3-5 of the General Laws regarding the registration of vehicles, specifically addressing the registration of Kei cars and Kei trucks. It introduces new provisions that outline the grounds for refusal of registration, stating that Kei vehicles must comply with Chapter 19.8 of Title 31. The bill removes previous restrictions that prevented the renewal of registrations for Kei cars and trucks based solely on their vehicle type. It clarifies that these vehicles can operate on public highways with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, and allows for crossing public highways with higher speed limits under certain conditions.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new chapter, Chapter 19.8, which details the operational requirements for Kei cars and trucks, including registration, inspection, and compliance with traffic laws. It specifies that municipalities may prohibit the operation of these vehicles on certain roadways if deemed necessary for safety, and mandates that the director of the division of motor vehicles is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8510: 31-3-5