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title: "What is the penalty for refusing a PBT in Rhode Island?"
description: "Refusing a Rhode Island preliminary breath test is a civil infraction under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2.3(b), with the penalty set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-41.1-4 - a $100 fine with no jail time, no..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-30
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# What is the penalty for refusing a PBT in Rhode Island?

Refusing a Rhode Island preliminary breath test is a civil infraction under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2.3(b), with the penalty set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-41.1-4 - a $100 fine with no jail time, no license suspension, and no criminal record.

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