Not in the .02 tiers. Section 31-27-2.5(g) and § 31-27-2.7(d) both say a violation "shall not be considered a criminal offense." At .08 or more, any driver is charged under § 31-27-2, a misdemeanor.
Is a Rhode Island under 21 DUI a criminal offense?RI DUI Laws2026-10-29T22:10:09+00:00