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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.

What is the penalty for refusing a PBT in Rhode Island?2026-10-30T06:01:47+00:00

Published October 29, 2026 | Updated October 30, 2026 | RI Preliminary Breath Test Refusal