Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7672

Introduced
2/11/26  

Caption

Requires the placement of a stop sign at any intersection of a roadway and bike path.

Impact

If enacted, H7672 would amend Chapter 31-20 of the General Laws on motor vehicle regulations, directly impacting traffic safety protocols within the state. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Traffic Safety Commission to ensure adequate signage is in place. This fulfills the dual objectives of reinforcing traffic rules and providing clearer guidelines for both vehicle operators and cyclists, promoting a safer and more informed roadway environment.

Summary

House Bill 7672 aims to enhance road safety by mandating the installation of stop signs at intersections where bike paths intersect with roadways. Introduced by Representatives Boylan and others, the bill reflects a growing recognition of the need to protect both cyclists and motorists in an increasingly busy transportation landscape. The requirement for stop signs is intended to minimize accidents and promote orderly traffic flow at these crucial points of interaction between different types of road users.

Contention

While the bill is framed as a public safety measure, discussions surrounding H7672 may bring to light differing opinions on the practicality and financial implications of implementing such measures. Some stakeholders may argue about the costs associated with the erection and maintenance of these signs versus the potential reduction in accidents. Additionally, there may be debate on how effectively these stop signs can influence driver behavior, as well as concerns about ensuring that local road conditions and cyclist visibility are adequately addressed.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5192

Requires anyone using a bicycle trail or path to stay to the right on the path and would always pass on the left when safe to do so.

RI S1062

Renames the East Bay Bike Path Bridge, located in the Town of Warren, the Cpl. Richard C. Brule Bridge.

RI H6323

Renames the East Bay Bike Path Bridge, located in the Town of Warren, the Cpl. Richard C. Brule Bridge.

RI H5729

Adds grass/grass clippings to the items prohibited from being deposited or blown onto a highway or roadway.

RI H6318

Requires every school bus, including buses used exclusively for to transport students receiving special education, to be equipped with a live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring system and retractable stop sign.

RI S0540

Allows lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds.

RI H5183

Allows lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds.

RI S0576

Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.

RI H5901

Provides additional exception to prohibition on usage of wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.

RI S0556

Adds five (5) driving violations to the statute that defines aggressive driving.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.