This bill amends several sections of the General Laws related to the registration of vehicles. It increases the weight limit for vehicles eligible for prisoner of war plates, Purple Heart plates, Distinguished Service Cross plates, Bronze Star Medal plates, National Guard plates, and disabled veterans' plates to twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.). It also allows for the transfer of these plates to a surviving spouse upon the death of the holder, and imposes penalties for violations related to the display of these plates. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5265: 31-6-8