Yes. Under RIGL section 31-27-2.6, DUI with a child under 18 in the vehicle is enhanced. Penalties include additional jail exposure, additional license consequences, and mandatory child endangerment-related programs. The enhancement can also push borderline cases into felony territory.
Are DUI penalties in Rhode Island enhanced for child passenger?The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank2026-05-23T02:34:41-04:00