---
title: "Can I get my Rhode Island license without the ignition interlock?"
description: "Only if the interlock requirement does not apply to your case (lower-BAC first offense without aggravating factors). When the statute mandates interlock - second offense, third offense, BAC 0.15+,..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/can-i-get-my-rhode-island-license-without-the-ignition-interlock/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# Can I get my Rhode Island license without the ignition interlock?

Only if the interlock requirement does not apply to your case (lower-BAC first offense without aggravating factors). When the statute mandates interlock - second offense, third offense, BAC 0.15+, child passenger enhancement - the device must be installed before the license issues.

Can I get my Rhode Island license without the ignition interlock?(https://riduiguy.com/author/riduiguy/)2026-05-23T02:27:03-04:00