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title: "I am from Connecticut visiting Westerly. Now what?"
description: "Connecticut residents face Rhode Island prosecution for the criminal case plus Connecticut DMV license consequences through the Driver License Compact. The criminal case stays in Rhode Island at the..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/i-am-from-connecticut-visiting-westerly-now-what/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# I am from Connecticut visiting Westerly. Now what?

Connecticut residents face Rhode Island prosecution for the criminal case plus Connecticut DMV license consequences through the Driver License Compact. The criminal case stays in Rhode Island at the 4th Division. Connecticut applies its own license penalties under CGS section 14-227a including a mandatory 45-day suspension on first offense and 1-year ignition interlock.

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