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