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.
Can a minor refuse the breath test in Rhode Island?RI DUI Laws2026-10-29T22:10:12+00:00