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RI H8096

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Noret

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases fines for speeding 1-10 mph over the limit from $95 to $100, and raises fines for several other speed-related violations (reasonable speed, reduced speed conditions, minimum speed, bridge speed limits) from $95 to $100

  • Removes the separate $25-$75 fine provision for operating a beach vehicle without a permit and subjects it instead to the standard $100 fine schedule

  • Adds $100 fines to the traffic violation schedule for several bicycle-related offenses previously missing: clinging to vehicles, bicycles to right of road, and use of coasters/roller skates/similar devices

  • Adds $100 fines for additional offenses omitted from the schedule including two-way left turn lane violations, marking of turn paths at intersections, rear view mirror violations, noise limits, and motor vehicle audio system violations

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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