Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-5.1-19. Risk of loss

(a) If a new motor vehicle dealer determines the method of transportation, as defined in § 31-5.1-18(c), then the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier.

(b) In every other instance, the risk of loss remains with the manufacturer until such time as the new motor vehicle dealer accepts the vehicle from the carrier.