290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-30-00-4.4

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 290-RICR-30-00-4.4 - Procedure for Filing a Pothole Claim

A. Claims must be submitted to:

Department of Transportation Highway and Bridge Maintenance Attn: Pothole Claims, 360 Lincoln Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

B. Claims must be submitted by the registered owner and post marked or received within seven (7) days from the date on which the damage was incurred.

C. Claimant must furnish the following documentation:

1. Description of the exact, verifiable location of the pothole encountered (closest pole or street address, direction of travel, lane identification, etc.); and

2. Date and time damages incurred; name, address, and telephone number of all witnesses; and

3. If the motor vehicle is registered in another state, a copy of a statute in the state of registry, comparable to R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-8-35, which affords similar protection to persons owning motor vehicles registered in Rhode Island; and

4. Copy of police report, police complaint, tow report, auto club report, or equivalent documentation; and

5. Copy of the motor vehicle registration, and in the case of a leased vehicle, a copy of the vehicle lease or insurance certificate documenting the contractual relationship between the claimant and registered owner; and

6. Copies of itemized receipts and proof of payment for repairs or replacement with current odometer reading noted.

7. All documentation noted in items 3 - 6 must be submitted within sixty (60) days from the date on which the damage was incurred.

290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-30-00-4.4