RI Hardship License

Yes, transportation of minor children to school and childcare is one of the recognized hardship categories - but the time window and vehicle are still restricted to what the judge or magistrate approved.

Immediate revocation of the hardship privilege, extension of the underlying suspension, and a separate charge for driving on a suspended license. If an interlock was bypassed, additional tampering charges apply.

In most DUI and refusal cases, yes - particularly for repeat offenses, BAC 0.15+, and any case where the underlying conviction or refusal triggered an interlock requirement under § 31-27-2.8.

Yes, in most first-offense and first-refusal cases. Eligibility narrows for second and subsequent offenses, and for any alcohol-related conviction the judge may impose up to 90 days of loss of license before granting a hardship license (§ 31-27-2.8(c)).

Wait periods vary by offense. For a first offense or first refusal, the court must grant a conditional hardship license on request after a finding of need and proof of interlock installation (§ 31-27-2.8(b)(7)), but for an alcohol-related conviction the judge may first impose up to 90 days of loss of license (§ 31-27-2.8(c)). The exact timing depends on the sentencing judge or Traffic Tribunal magistrate.