S.2974

Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

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Rhode Island S2974 amends the law on pedestrian right-of-way to align fines with traffic offense adjudication.

Rhode Island S2974 amends the general law concerning the right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for traffic offenses. Specifically, it updates the fine structure for violations of pedestrian right-of-way provisions to align with the fines listed in § 31.41.1-4. This change ensures consistency in penalty enforcement for traffic-related offenses. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 24

Senate

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed in concurrence