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.