Rhode Island CDL DUI Consequence Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Rhode Island, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
Your Rhode Island DUI estimate will appear here
Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Rhode Island DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Rhode Island?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Rhode Island typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $100 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $14,726 (range $7,593 to $23,224) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Rhode Island?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Rhode Island carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Rhode Island for a first DUI?
In some cases. Rhode Island requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or if the case involves drugs. When it applies, it lasts 3 months.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence.
Rhode Island DUI figures this calculator uses
- State CDL suspension, first offense
- 12 months
- Personal license suspension, first offense
- 90 days
- Fine, first DUI
- $100 to $500
Statutory figures were checked against Rhode Island law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; were you driving a commercial vehicle at the time?: No - I was driving my personal vehicle; annual income from cdl-required work: $40,000 - $60,000/year):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Income Loss During Disqualification | $31,875 |
| State DUI Penalties (Non-CDL) | $5,300 |
| Retraining and Career Transition Costs | $1,500 |
| Estimated total (range $19,328 to $57,880) | $38,675 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Rhode Island comes to about $14,726, the 38th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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