signage defectUnited States · Rhode Island (Statewide)Difficulty: Easy
Non-Conforming Signage Under RI MUTCD Adoption
Rhode Island has adopted MUTCD via RIGL §31-13-4 and RIDOT regulations. Parking restriction signs must be reflective, mounted at proper height (7 ft minimum to bottom), unobstructed, with hours/days clearly stated. Signs failing MUTCD conformance support dismissal under fair-notice principles.
Legal basis
RIGL §31-13-4; MUTCD 2009 Ch. 2B
Sample appeal wording
Providence Municipal Court Re: Citation #[TICKET] The sign at [LOCATION] is non-conforming under MUTCD as adopted in RIGL §31-13-4: [DESCRIBE]. Photographs enclosed. Dismissal requested. [NAME]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- RIGL §31-13-4
- MUTCD 2009 Ch. 2B