Rhode Island DUI Attorney

Rhode Island Breath Test Refusal Penalties

First Refusal

• Suspended license six months (Mandatory Minimum) to one year
• Fine $200-$500
• Community Service for 10-60 hours
• Highway Safety Assessment Fee ($500)
• Possible enrollment in a driving school and/or an alcohol treatment program
• Pay a $200 fee to support the Rhode Island Department of Health chemical testing program

Second Refusal within Five Years

• Misdemeanor
• Up to one year in jail
• $600-$1000 Fine
• Suspended license 1-2 years
• 60-100 hours of community service
• Mandatory alcohol or drug treatment
• Face a Highway Safety Assessment ($500 fee) conducted by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and possible enrollment in a driving school and/or an alcohol treatment program
• Pay a $200 fee to support the department of health's chemical testing programs

Third Refusal within Five Years

• Misdemeanor Crime
• Fined $800-$1,000
• Up to one year in jail
• License suspended 2-5 years
• Mandatory 100 hours of community service
• Alcohol or drug treatment
• Hearing to determine whether license may be reinstated
• Face a Highway Safety Assessment ($500 fee) conducted by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and possible enrollment in a driving school and/or an alcohol treatment program
• Pay a $200 fee to support the department of health's chemical testing program