Rhode Island Breathalyzer Refusal Penalties
First Offense
- Civil Offense (Not Criminal)
- Fine $200-$500
- Community Service 10 - 60 Hours
- Loss of License 6 Months up to 1 Year
- DUI School or Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
- $500 Highway Assessment Fee
- $200 Dept. of Health Fee
- Possible Ignition Interlock System and/or Blood and Urine Testing
Second Offense Within 5 Years - Alcohol Refusal
- Misdemeanor Charge (criminal)
- Up to 6 Months in Prison
- Fine $600 - $1,000
- Community Service 60 - 100 Hours
- Loss of License 1 Year - 2 Years
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
- $500 Highway Assessment Fee
- $200 Dept. of Health Fee
- Ignition Interlock System and/or Blood and Urine Testing
Second Offense Within 5 Years - Blood Test Refusal
- Civil Offense
- Fine $600 - $1,000
- Community Service 60-100 Hours
- Loss of License 2 Years
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
- $500 Highway Assessment Fee
- $200 Dept. of Health Fee
- Ignition Interlock System
Third Offense Within 5 Years - Alcohol Refusal
- Misdemeanor Charge (criminal)
- Up to 1 Year In Prison
- Fine $800-$1,000
- Loss of License 2 Years - 5 Years
- Community Service 100 Hours Minimum
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mandatory Hearing To Get License Reinstatement
- $500 Highway Assessment Fee
- $200 Dept. of Health Fee
- Ignition Interlock System
Third Offense Within 5 Years -Blood Test Refusal
- Civil Offense
- Fine $800-$1,000
- Loss of License 2 Years - 5 Years
- Community Service 100 Hours Minimum
- Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mandatory Hearing To Get License Reinstatement
- $500 Highway Assessment Fee
- $200 Dept. of Health Fee
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