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title: "How long is the license suspension for a first violation?"
description: "Under 18, § 31-27-2.5(d)(2) sets 6 months, with the possibility of up to 12 months. At 18 to 20, § 31-27-2.7(b)(2) sets 1 to 3 months. Both require the driving while intoxicated course."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/how-long-is-the-license-suspension-for-a-first-violation/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# How long is the license suspension for a first violation?

Under 18, § 31-27-2.5(d)(2) sets 6 months, with the possibility of up to 12 months. At 18 to 20, § 31-27-2.7(b)(2) sets 1 to 3 months. Both require the driving while intoxicated course.

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