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Cell phone use for non-CMV fleet vehicles - Rhode Island RegSenseState InfoFleet SafetyCell phones and texting - Motor CarrierCMV drivingBest ResultsFocus AreaRhode IslandEnglishTransportation
In Rhode Island, a person may not operate a vehicle while using a hand-held phone to engage in a call. This prohibition does not apply to: Communication with law enforcement or other emergency services, Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel, Use by employees or agents of a public utility, or Use of a hands-free phone. CitationsR.I. Gen. Laws 31-22-31['CMV driving']['Cell phones and texting - Motor Carrier']