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title: "Are field sobriety tests required in Rhode Island?"
description: "No. Field sobriety tests in Rhode Island are voluntary. Unlike the chemical test (which carries license suspension under § 31-27-2.1 if refused) or the preliminary breath test (which carries a small..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/are-field-sobriety-tests-required-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Are field sobriety tests required in Rhode Island?

No. Field sobriety tests in Rhode Island are voluntary. Unlike the chemical test (which carries license suspension under § 31-27-2.1 if refused) or the preliminary breath test (which carries a small infraction under § 31-27-2.3 if refused), there is no separate statutory penalty for refusing FSTs. The officer can use the refusal as part of their probable cause assessment, but no specific penalty attaches to the refusal itself.

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