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title: "What happens if I fail an interlock test?"
description: "The failed reading is logged and reported to the DMV. Multiple failures or tampering attempts can extend the interlock period, trigger a Traffic Tribunal hearing, or result in additional charges."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/what-happens-if-i-fail-an-interlock-test/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# What happens if I fail an interlock test?

The failed reading is logged and reported to the DMV. Multiple failures or tampering attempts can extend the interlock period, trigger a Traffic Tribunal hearing, or result in additional charges.

What happens if I fail an interlock test?[RI DUI Laws](https://riduilaws.com/author/admin_xxgjem88/)2026-10-29T22:26:34+00:00