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title: "What are the penalties for first-offense DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "Penalties depend on the BAC tier. At the lowest tier (.08-.10), a $100-300 fine, 10-60 hours community service, 30-180 days license suspension, and possible jail up to 1 year. At the high tier..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
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# What are the penalties for first-offense DUI in Rhode Island?

Penalties depend on the BAC tier. At the lowest tier (.08-.10), a $100-300 fine, 10-60 hours community service, 30-180 days license suspension, and possible jail up to 1 year. At the high tier (.15+), a mandatory $500 fine, 20-60 hours community service, 3-18 months suspension, and mandatory ignition interlock under § 31-27-2.8.

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