Rhode Island DUI Law and Penalties
As a result of a conviction of DWI/DUI, a person will face significant loss of their driver's license, possible jail time, drunk driving school, substance abuse treatment, large fines, insurance increases and possible loss of employment.
Penalties when blood alcohol content between 0.08 and 0.10
- Up to One Year in Jail
- Suspended License for 30 days to 6 months
- $100 to $300 Fine
- 10 to 60 Hours of Public Community Service
- Highway Safety Assessment ($500)
- Enrollment in DUI School and/or Substance Abuse Treatment
Penalties when blood alcohol content between 0.10 and 0.15 OR chemical test refused
- Up to One Year in Jail
- Suspended License for 90 days to one year
- $100 to $400 Fine
- 10 to 60 Hours of Public Community Service
- Highway Safety Assessment ($500)
- Enrollment in DUI School and/or Substance Abuse Treatment
Penalties when blood alcohol content over 0.15
- Up to One Year in Jail
- Suspended License for 90 days to 18 months
- $500 Fine
- 20 to 60 Hours of Public Community Service
- Highway Safety Assessment ($500)
- Enrollment in DUI School and/or Substance Abuse Treatment