Where You May Not Park
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-21-4 — eight feet from a hydrant, twenty from a crosswalk, and $100 to $325 in a disability space
- On a sidewalk, a crosswalk, or within an intersection.
- In front of a public or private driveway.
- Within eight feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Within thirty feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road.
- Within fifty feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
No one stops, stands or parks in those places except to avoid other traffic or on an officer's or a sign's direction.
| Parking in a disability space without a placard | Fine |
|---|---|
| Parking in a disability space without a placardFirst | Fine$100 |
| Parking in a disability space without a placardSecond | Fine$175 |
| Parking in a disability space without a placardThird or more | Fine$325 |
The vehicle may also be towed at the owner's expense. Using someone else's placard for one's own purposes is $500 each time.
Cities and towns post their own rules too. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-21-4 — Places where parking or stopping prohibited
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-28-7 — Motor vehicle plates for persons with disabilities; Entitlement; Designated parking spaces; Violations
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Rhode Island attorney.