DUI Laws in Rhode Island
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- Rhode Island ignition interlock device laws require that anyone convicted of a third DWI offense install an interlock device in any vehicle he or she operates.
- The device must remain installed for a period of two years after the end of the court-ordered suspension period.
- The court may also require the installation of an ignition interlock device for any offender as a condition of reinstated driving privileges after an administrative license suspension.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
In Rhode Island, any driver who registers a BAC of .08% or higher while driving may be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).
If the driver registers this level on a field breathalyzer test when stopped, or if the driver refuses to take a test, he or she is subject to an immediate administrative license suspension under DUI laws in Rhode Island.
Judicial Suspension
In addition to the administrative suspension, any driver who is convicted of DWI is also subject to a court-ordered license suspension.
Penalties are more severe for offenders whose BAC registers above .10% at the time of arrest.
Offenders under the age of 21 face additional penalties.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Rhode Island
| 1st Offense | Fine: $100 to $400 Jail Time: Up to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 30 days to 18 |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $300 to $1,000 Jail Time: Up to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 1 to 2 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $400 to $5,000 Jail Time: 1 to 5 years Period of License Suspension: 3 years |
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Schedule Install Rhode Island License ReinstatementSource(s): 31 R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 31-27-2, 31-27-2.8
DMV.org: The DMV Made Simple. DUI & DWI in Rhode Island. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://www.dmv.org/ri-rhode-island/automotive-law/dui.php
Last Updated: December 14, 2020
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