Crossing state lines comes with the exhilaration of adventure as well as a new set of laws. We are here to inform and help you avoid tickets. Check in each week to learn about the Rules of the Road.
Towing an RV or Vehicle in Rhode Island:
Max tow speed: 65
Trailer Brakes: 4000lbs
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Allowance: 80,000lbs
Allowed to triple tow: no
Height: 13 ½’
Width: 8 ½’
Safety Devices Required: breakaway, flares
Combined length: 60'
Rhode Island cell phone laws: drivers under the age of 18, cell phone ban; texting ban on all drivers; for more information on cell phone laws visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
For information on Rhode Island road construction visit the Rhode Island Department of Transportation website.
Select a link below to read a previous Learn the Laws article: Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Vermont Virginia West Virginia