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title: "How long does the Rhode Island ignition interlock stay on?"
description: "For a first offense the interlock period is typically 6 months. Second offense requires 1 year. Third offense requires 2 years. First offense with BAC 0.15+ also triggers mandatory interlock. The..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/how-long-does-the-rhode-island-ignition-interlock-stay-on/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# How long does the Rhode Island ignition interlock stay on?

For a first offense the interlock period is typically 6 months. Second offense requires 1 year. Third offense requires 2 years. First offense with BAC 0.15+ also triggers mandatory interlock. The clock starts on the day of reinstatement, not the day of arrest or conviction.

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