The provisions of chapters 12 — 27 of this title relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways and on all state, city or town owned public property except:
(1) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.
(2) The provisions of chapter 26 of this title and §§ 31-27-1 — 31-27-4 shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 21, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-12-1; P.L. 1971, ch. 286, § 1.