Rhode Island DUI Laws

Rhode Island's DUI/DWI Laws and the Penalties for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Conviction

How DWI is defined in Rhode Island and the penalties you'll face for a first, second, and third conviction.

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Rhode Island’s DWI Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Test

In Rhode Island, if you get pulled over for an OUI (operating under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
Rhode Island’s Open Container Laws and Violation Penalties

Read about Rhode Island's open container rules and the penalties you'll face if you get an open container ticket.
Rhode Island Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties

In Rhode Island, it’s illegal to operate or drive any watercraft while under the influences of drugs or alcohol. The penalties of being convicted of boating under the influence (BUI) primarily depend on:

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