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title: "What are the penalties for a first offense DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "First offense DUI penalties under RIGL section 31-27-2 vary by BAC tier. BAC 0.08-0.10: probation typical, license loss 30 to 180 days, fines $100 to $300, 10-week DWI program. BAC 0.10-0.15: license..."
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date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
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# What are the penalties for a first offense DUI in Rhode Island?

First offense DUI penalties under RIGL section 31-27-2 vary by BAC tier. BAC 0.08-0.10: probation typical, license loss 30 to 180 days, fines $100 to $300, 10-week DWI program. BAC 0.10-0.15: license loss 3 to 12 months, fines $100 to $400. BAC 0.15+: mandatory ignition interlock, license loss 6 to 18 months, fines $500 to $1,000.

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