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title: "What are the Rhode Island DWI penalties?"
description: "First offense (BAC 0.08-0.10): probation typical, license loss 30-180 days, fines $100-$300, DWI program. BAC 0.15+: mandatory ignition interlock, license loss 6-18 months, fines $500-$1,000. Second..."
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date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
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# What are the Rhode Island DWI penalties?

First offense (BAC 0.08-0.10): probation typical, license loss 30-180 days, fines $100-$300, DWI program. BAC 0.15+: mandatory ignition interlock, license loss 6-18 months, fines $500-$1,000. Second offense: mandatory 10-day jail, 1-2 year license loss. Third offense: felony, 1-year mandatory prison.