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title: "What happens on a second under 21 violation?"
description: "Under 18, a second § 31-27-2.5 violation suspends the license until age 21 under (d)(3). At 18 to 20, a second § 31-27-2.7 violation brings a fine of up to $250, a $300 assessment, up to 60 hours..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/what-happens-on-a-second-under-21-violation/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# What happens on a second under 21 violation?

Under 18, a second § 31-27-2.5 violation suspends the license until age 21 under (d)(3). At 18 to 20, a second § 31-27-2.7 violation brings a fine of up to $250, a $300 assessment, up to 60 hours of community restitution, and a 3 to 6 month suspension.

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