Current through November 21, 2024
Section 815-RICR-50-10-3.9 - Conduct of Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) DriversA. PMV drivers are prohibited from smoking in the for-hire vehicle. (Passengers, however, shall not be prohibited by these rules from smoking in the vehicle, although each PMV certificate holder may prohibit passengers from smoking in its vehicles if it sees fit.)B. Drivers operating a PMV for hire shall furnish passengers with an appropriate receipt or bill of lading upon request. C. PMV drivers must have a valid "Blue Card" in his/her possession when transporting passengers for hire. (The "Blue Card" is not required, however, to be conspicuously posted in the vehicle.) D. All passengers shall utilize safety restraints and provide and use child restraints when required by law. A PMV driver must refuse a fare or terminate service if a passenger refuses to utilize safety restraints or to provide and use child restraints when required by law. 815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-50-10-3.9