Rhode Island Breathalyzer Refusal Penalties

Rhode Island Breathalyzer Refusal Penalties

First Offense

  • Civil Offense (Not Criminal)
  • Fine $200-$500
  • Community Service 10 – 60 Hours
  • Loss of License  6 Months up to 1 Year
  • DUI School or Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
  • $500 Highway Assessment Fee
  • $200 Dept. of Health Fee
  • Possible Ignition Interlock System and/or Blood and Urine Testing

Second Offense Within 5 Years – Alcohol Refusal

  • Misdemeanor Charge (criminal)
  • Up to 6 Months in Prison
  • Fine $600 – $1,000
  • Community Service 60 – 100 Hours
  • Loss of License 1 Year – 2 Years
  • Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
  • $500 Highway Assessment Fee
  • $200 Dept. of Health Fee
  •  Ignition Interlock System and/or Blood and Urine Testing

Second Offense Within 5 Years – Blood Test Refusal

  • Civil Offense
  • Fine $600 – $1,000
  • Community Service 60-100 Hours
  • Loss of License 2 Years
  • Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
  • $500 Highway Assessment Fee
  • $200 Dept. of Health Fee
  •  Ignition Interlock System

Third Offense Within 5 Years – Alcohol Refusal

  • Misdemeanor Charge (criminal)
  • Up to 1 Year In Prison
  • Fine $800-$1,000
  • Loss of License 2 Years – 5 Years
  • Community Service 100 Hours Minimum
  • Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Mandatory Hearing To Get License Reinstatement
  • $500 Highway Assessment Fee
  • $200 Dept. of Health Fee
  • Ignition Interlock System

Third Offense Within 5 Years -Blood Test Refusal

  • Civil Offense
  • Fine $800-$1,000
  • Loss of License 2 Years – 5 Years
  • Community Service 100 Hours Minimum
  • Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Mandatory Hearing To Get License Reinstatement
  • $500 Highway Assessment Fee
  • $200 Dept. of Health Fee

 

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