Section 290-RICR-40-00-2.1 - Authority and PurposeA. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-23-1(b) and 31-25-6; Section 411(e) of the Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. §§ 31111 through 31114); and 23 C.F.R. Part 658, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation hereby amends the twin trailer regulations filed with the Secretary of State on June 13, 1991 and adopts the following rules and regulations for twin trailers.B. The following rules and regulations are promulgated to administer R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-23-1(b) and 31-25-6, as amended, and supersede any regulations adopted heretofore which are inconsistent with the provisions contained herein.C. The purpose of these regulations is to state the policy and procedure of the Department of Transportation governing the use of twin trailer trucks within the State of Rhode Island.290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-40-00-2.1