The division of motor vehicles is authorized to adopt any rules and regulations that it may deem necessary for the safety and protection of school children concerning the type, construction, and equipment of motor vehicles primarily used for the transportation of children to and from schools, to and from child care facilities licensed by the department of children, youth and families, and to and from school sponsored activities including athletics and extra-curricular activities, and the operation of them. It may from time to time alter, rescind, or add to the rules and regulations.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-10