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title: "Can a minor refuse the breath test in Rhode Island?"
description: "A driver under 18 who refuses faces the § 31-27-2.1 penalties with a 6-month suspension on a first violation under § 31-27-2.5(a), decided in Family Court. The first-offense fine is $200 to $500..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/can-a-minor-refuse-the-breath-test-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# Can a minor refuse the breath test in Rhode Island?

A driver under 18 who refuses faces the § 31-27-2.1 penalties with a 6-month suspension on a first violation under § 31-27-2.5(a), decided in Family Court. The first-offense fine is $200 to $500 with 10 to 60 hours of community restitution, plus $700 in assessments, and it is not a criminal offense.

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