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title: "How long is a license suspended for a first DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "30 to 180 days for BAC 0.08 to 0.10, 3 to 12 months for 0.10 to 0.15, and 3 to 18 months for BAC 0.15+. Refusal triggers a separate 6 to 12 month administrative suspension."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/how-long-is-a-license-suspended-for-a-first-dui-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# How long is a license suspended for a first DUI in Rhode Island?

30 to 180 days for BAC 0.08 to 0.10, 3 to 12 months for 0.10 to 0.15, and 3 to 18 months for BAC 0.15+. Refusal triggers a separate 6 to 12 month administrative suspension.

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