H8481

Increases the fine for speeding, 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone, to $175 and increases the fine to $400 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.

Introduced·4/29/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8481 increases fines for speeding in residential and school zones.

Rhode Island H8481 amends the state's traffic laws to increase the fines for speeding. Specifically, it raises the fine for speeding 1-10 mph over the posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $175. For speeds exceeding 11 mph over the limit in these zones, the fine increases to $400. The bill does not alter other penalties or the process for adjudicating traffic offenses. It takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Apr 29

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary