Section 280-RICR-30-15-3.6 - What to InspectA. Reference: R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-24-37B. The equipment requirements on certain vehicles change according to the size, use, or the type of vehicle. This section provides a checklist of what to look for on certain vehicles.C. Reconstructed vehicles 1. All vehicles used on the public highways are expected to meet all the state laws and regulations, therefore, reconstructed vehicles which are using the public highways are also expected to meet all the state laws and regulations. Reconstructed vehicles in many instances fail to meet the state requirements and, are not to be approved for use on the public highways. Be sure to check reconstructed vehicles for all required safety items.D. INSPECT EVERY MOTOR VEHICLE (EXCEPT MOTORCYCLES) AND EVERY BUS OR TRUCK LESS THAN 80 INCHES WIDE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 8. Brake failure warning lamp12. Bumper (rear end protection)21. Floor and other panels32. Plates and plate light34. Registration certificate38. Springs, torsion bars, shocks39. Steering and suspension46. Wheel safety chock blocksE. INSPECT EVERY BUS OR TRUCK 80 INCHES OR MORE IN OVERALL WIDTH ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. All items as enumerated for vehicles less than 80 inches wide.2. On the front of the vehicle two (2) clearance lamps (amber) one at each side of the vehicle.3. On the rear of the vehicle two (2) clearance lamps (red) one at each side of the vehicle.4. On each side of the vehicle two (2) side marker lamps, one at or near the front (amber) and one at or near the rear (red).5. On each side of the vehicle two (2) reflectors, one at or near the front (amber), and one at or near the rear (red).6. Measure the vehicle to ascertain if directional signals are required and inspect accordingly.F. INSPECT EVERY TRAILER AND SEMI-TRAILER (EXCEPT TRAILERS AND SEMI TRAILERS USED TO TRANSPORT HORSES AND OTHER LIVESTOCK) OVER 1,000 POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Brakes (required if over 4,000 pounds gross weight).2. Directional signals (if equipped or required by size).5. Headlamp aim of motor vehicle that is pulling.13. Stop lamp, if over 3,000 pounds gross.18. Clearance lamps and reflectors if over 3,000 pounds gross weight as follows:a. On the front of the vehicle two (2) clearance lamps, one at each side (amber).b. On each side of the vehicle two (2) side marker lamps, one at or near the front (amber), and one at or near the rear (red).c. On each side of the vehicle two (2) reflectors, one at or near the front (amber) and one at or near the rear (red).d. On the rear of the vehicle two (2) clearance lamps, one at each side (red).e. One the rear of the vehicle two (2) reflectors, one at each side (red).f. If the vehicle is a pole trailer, on each side of the vehicle one side marker lamp and one clearance lamp which may be in combination to show to the front, side and rear, providing the colors show amber to the front and red to the rear.g. On the rear of the pole trailer or its load, two (2) reflectors (red) one at each side.G. INSPECT EVERY TRAILER AND SEMI-TRAILER USED TO TRANSPORT HORSES AND OTHER LIVESTOCK IRRESPECTIVE OF THE GROSS WEIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING:1. Brakes (required if over 4,000 pounds gross weight).2. Directional signals (if equipped or required by size).4. Floor and panels for livestock.5. Headlamp aim of motor vehicle that is pulling.14. Stop lamp, if over 3,000 pounds gross.18. Clearance lamps and reflectors if over 3,000 pounds gross weight as follows:a. On the front of the vehicle, two (2) clearance lamps one at each side (amber).b. On each side of the vehicle two (2) side marker lamps, one at or near the front (amber) and one at or near the rear (red).c. One each side of the vehicle, two (2) reflectors, one at or near the front (amber) and one at or near the rear (red).d. On the rear of the vehicle two (2) clearance lamps, one at each side (red).e. On the rear of the vehicle two (2) reflectors, one at each side (red).19. Head restraints, chest bar, butt bars and other equipment needed for the safe transportation of horse(s) or other livestock.H. INSPECT EVERY MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR SCOOTER, MOTOR- DRIVEN CYCLE AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES (IF REQUIRED BY LAW OR REGULATION) ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING:1. CURRENTLY THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM (BLOCK ISLAND) IS THE ONLY COMMUNITY REQUIRING RENTED MOTORIZED BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES TO BE INSPECTED. THESE CYCLES ARE TO BE INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR THE INSPECTION OF MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS OR MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT, EXCEPT AS TO THOSE PROVISIONS WHICH BY THEIR NATURE CAN HAVE NO APPLICATION. f. Directional signals (if equipped)x. Tires, wheels and rims2. RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR THE INSPECTION OF MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, MOTORIZED TRICYCLES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS OF 1956 AS AMENDED.3. Motorcycle inspection stations have been authorized by Law and Regulation to inspect motorized bicycles and motorized tricycles.4. Cycles that are required to be inspected, shall be inspected at motorcycle inspection stations.5. DEFINITIONS a. MOTORCYCLE: Only those motor vehicles having not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and a saddle on which the driver sits astride, except motorized bicycles and motorized tricycles.b. MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE: Every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor which produces not to exceed five (5) horsepower, except motorized bicycles and motorized tricycles.c. MOTORIZED BICYCLES; Two-wheel vehicles which may be propelled by human power and/or helper power, or by both with a motor rated not more than 1.5 brake horsepower or 2 (S.A.E.) horsepower which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.d. MOTORIZED TRICYCLES: Tricycles which may be propelled by human power or helper motor, or by both, with a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.6. The General Provisions, Station Requirements and Inspection Procedures for motorcycle inspection stations are the same as public inspection stations as provided in the Official Manual for Vehicle Inspection except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application.280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-3.6
Adopted effective 1/1/2019