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title: "What is a Rhode Island DUI hardship license?"
description: "A Rhode Island DUI hardship license is a limited driving privilege granted by the Traffic Tribunal under RIGL section 31-27-2.8 after a DUI suspension. It permits driving up to 12 hours per day to..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/what-is-a-rhode-island-dui-hardship-license/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# What is a Rhode Island DUI hardship license?

A Rhode Island DUI hardship license is a limited driving privilege granted by the Traffic Tribunal under RIGL section 31-27-2.8 after a DUI suspension. It permits driving up to 12 hours per day to and from work, medical appointments, school, court-ordered programs, and child care tied to work. It is not a full license and the conditions are strict.

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