R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-17-5: Entering from private road or driveway.

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway and to all pedestrians attempting to cross the private road driveway or highway. Violations of this section are subject to the fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4.