Rhode Island Second DUI Cost Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Rhode Island, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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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
- Fine, second DUI
- $400 to $1,000
- License suspension, second offense
- 1 year (365 days)
- Ignition interlock, second offense
- 12 months
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Felony at offense number
- 3
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 (years since your first offense: 1-3 years; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Second-Offense Fines and Court Fees | $1,200 |
| Attorney Fees | $6,300 |
| Ignition Interlock Device (12 months) | $960 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $6,336 |
| Lost Wages (365-day suspension) | $12,033 |
| DUI School, Reinstatement, Tow and Impound | $1,029 |
| Estimated total (range $14,193 to $45,596) | $27,858 |
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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