HB 7870·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Raymond Hull (D)
Latest Action
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
The law updates the definition of “mobile equipment” to allow such machines on highways only when they are actively working in a work zone, not when simply driving on their own. It lists the types of equipment covered and excludes vehicles meant for transporting people or goods. The change clarifies permissible highway use for construction, drilling, and road‑maintenance machinery.
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