RI S2480

Classifies traffic accident and improvement data as public records under Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law, even if such records are protected from discovery or admission in court proceedings under federal law (23 U.S.C. § 407)

Maintains federal restrictions prohibiting the use of these records in damage actions or other purposes barred by 23 U.S.C. § 407

Authorizes public bodies to provide written notice of federal use restrictions when releasing these records

Takes effect immediately upon passage