R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-28-9: Owner’s liability for parking tickets.

Whenever any motor vehicle shall be parked illegally, the owner of the motor vehicle shall be jointly and individually liable with the operator for the payment of any fines imposed unless the owner of the vehicle has prima facie proof that the vehicle was parked illegally by another person who is not an employee of the owner. Any district court or municipal court citation for a nonmoving violation shall be deemed admitted and defaulted after two (2) notices unanswered by the owner.