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Drunk Driving

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Rhode Island .08 DWI Law
Driving While Intoxicated Law


1st Offense .08 -.10

  • Criminall violation - Misdemeanor
  • $100-400 fine
  • 10-60 hours community service
  • Possible drunk driving school
  • Up to 45 day license suspension
  • $500 highway assessment

1st Offense .10 -.15

  • Misdemeanor
  • $100 - $400 fine
  • 10-60 hours community service and/or up to 1 yr. Prison
  • 3-12 mo. License suspension
  • Drunk driving school and/or treatment
  • $500 highway assessment

1st Offense .15 +

  • Misdemeanor
  • $500 fine
  • 20-60 hours community service and/or 1 yr. Prison
  • 3-18 mo. License suspension
  • Drunk driving school and/or treatment
  • $500 highway assessment

2nd Offense (within 5 yrs) .08-.15

  • Misdemeanor
  • $400 fine
  • 10 days – 1 year prison
  • 1-2 year license suspension
  • Possible ignition interlock 1-2 years
  • $500 highway assessment

2nd Offense (within 5 yrs) .15+

  • Misdemeanor
  • At least $1000 fine
  • 6 month – 1 year prison
  • 2 year license suspension treatment
  • Possible ignition interlock 1-2 years
  • $500 highway assessment

3rd or subsequent Offense (within 5 yrs) period

  • Felony
  • $400 fine
  • 1-3 years prison
  • 2-3 year license suspension

Updated September 23, 2008