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title: "What is the BAC limit for DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "Rhode Island's per se BAC limit for DUI is .08% under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2(b)(1). This applies to all drivers age 21 or older operating a passenger vehicle. Commercial drivers face a .04% limit,..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
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# What is the BAC limit for DUI in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's per se BAC limit for DUI is .08% under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2(b)(1). This applies to all drivers age 21 or older operating a passenger vehicle. Commercial drivers face a .04% limit, and drivers under 21 face stricter underage drinking laws.

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