290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-30-00-4.5

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 290-RICR-30-00-4.5 - Evaluation of Claims

A. The Department is responsible for evaluating claims according to the following criteria:

1. The claim must be postmarked or received within seven (7) days from the date on which the damage was incurred, and all documentation noted in § 4.4(C) of this Part must be submitted within sixty (60) days from the date on which the damage was incurred; and

2. The existence of a pothole at the location described must be verified by the Department; and

3. Responsibility for the existence of the pothole must be fixed solely and exclusively on the Department and not another agency or private party; and

4. The pothole must be reasonably construed as the sole and proximate cause of the damage; and

5. Damage to a motor vehicle registered in another state will not be considered unless the state of registry has a statute affording similar protection to persons owning motor vehicles registered in Rhode Island.

290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-30-00-4.5