(The
Providence Journal, April 3, 1999).
In 1815 the General Assembly approved "An act relative to the passing of Teams and
Carriages in the public highways." Today's version of that law reads: "Upon all
roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the
roadway." But, in spite of this ancient "first rule of the road," Rhode Island has
many head-on collisions. You do not need to hire a consultant to figure out why. A
head-on collision only occurs when at least one driver is on the wrong side of the
road.
Contact Information
Rod Driver
P.O. Box 156, W. Kingston, RI 02892
Telephone: (401) 539-7985
E-mail: rod@roddriver.com