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title: "Can I get a DUI for prescription drugs in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes. RIGL § 31-27-2 covers any drug that impairs driving. A valid prescription is not a defense. The state must prove actual impairment."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/can-i-get-a-dui-for-prescription-drugs-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Can I get a DUI for prescription drugs in Rhode Island?

Yes. RIGL § 31-27-2 covers any drug that impairs driving. A valid prescription is not a defense. The state must prove actual impairment.

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