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title: "How long do I have to request a Traffic Tribunal hearing in Rhode Island?"
description: "If a chemical test refusal is involved, request the hearing in writing as soon as possible; § 31-27-2.1(d) then requires the Tribunal to afford it within 15 days. Without a hearing, the..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
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# How long do I have to request a Traffic Tribunal hearing in Rhode Island?

If a chemical test refusal is involved, request the hearing in writing as soon as possible; § 31-27-2.1(d) then requires the Tribunal to afford it within 15 days. Without a hearing, the administrative suspension stands regardless of the criminal case outcome.

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