R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-2.2-8: Violations.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and subject to a fine, as follows:

(1) For a first offense, a fine of ten dollars ($10.00);

(2) For second offense, a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00); and

(3) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) Jurisdiction over violations of this chapter shall be with the traffic tribunal.