Helmet law in rhode island?

Question

hi, I'm going to Newport, RI next week and me and my girlfriend plan on renting motor scooters while we are there. In Connecticut we're only required to wear glasses, no helmet. Does anyone know how it works in RI? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

In the state of RI, the passenger must wear a helmet,  but the driver is not required to.

Answer 2

Any operator under the age of twenty-one (21) shall wear a helmet of a type approved by the administrator of motor vehicles.

In addition, all new operators, regardless of age, shall be required, for a period of one year from the date of issuance of the first license pursuant to s 31-10.1-1, to wear a helmet of a type approved by said administrator.

Any person deemed in violation of this provision shall be fined thirty-five dollars ($35.00) which shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 41 of this title.

Answer 3

In Rhode Island you are required to wear a helmet if you are 20 or younger.

If you have had your license less than one year you must wear a helmet no matter what age you are.