R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-32-32: Owner may give proof for others.

The owner of a motor vehicle may give proof of financial responsibility on behalf of his or her employee or a member of his immediate family or household in lieu of the furnishing of proof by any person. The furnishing of proof shall permit the person to operate only a motor vehicle covered by the proof. The division of motor vehicles shall endorse appropriate restrictions on the face of the license held by the person or may issue a new license containing the restrictions.