2026 Regular Session

S.2718

Increases the fine for speeding 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone to $125 and would increase the fine $250 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed6/4/26

Final Passage

Complete

Rhode Island S2718 increases fines for speeding in residential and school zones.

Rhode Island S2718 raises the penalty for speeding 1-10 mph over the limit in residential or school zones to $175. It increases the fine to $400 for speeding over 11 mph in these zones. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the Senate · 34–2 · Jun 4
Current: Judiciary Committee
Next: Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)