Rhode Island DUI Costs (2026)
State-specific DUI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Rhode Island.
Calculate your Rhode Island DUI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Rhode Island costs about $14,726, the 38th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DUI cost in Rhode Island?
Add up the fine ($100-$500), attorney fees (our estimate: $1,500-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DUI in Rhode Island at about $14,726, within a range of $7,593 to $23,224, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DUI term in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island uses the term "DUI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Rhode Island?
A first-offense DUI in Rhode Island carries a license suspension of 90 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Rhode Island?
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. We estimate the monthly cost at about $80.
Does Rhode Island require SR-22 insurance after a DUI?
Yes. Rhode Island requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 70-150%.
When does a DUI become a felony in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, a DUI becomes a felony on the third offense within 10 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Rhode Island.
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. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $100-$250.
How long does Rhode Island have to charge you with a DUI?
In Rhode Island, the state generally must file DUI charges within 3 years of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DUI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DUI in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DUI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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