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title: "Will my license be suspended for a first-offense DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes. License suspension is mandatory for any first-offense DUI conviction. The duration ranges from 30 days (lowest tier) to 18 months (high BAC tier). The suspension is imposed at sentencing. Rhode..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/will-my-license-be-suspended-for-a-first-offense-dui-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# Will my license be suspended for a first-offense DUI in Rhode Island?

Yes. License suspension is mandatory for any first-offense DUI conviction. The duration ranges from 30 days (lowest tier) to 18 months (high BAC tier). The suspension is imposed at sentencing. Rhode Island has no administrative suspension for a failed breath test.

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