| In Rhode Island, DUI, driving under the influence, is | | | | Therefore, if your driver's license is suspended or |
| known as an OUI, operating under the influence of | | | | revoked, you will not be able to drive in Rhode Island - |
| alcohol or drugs. Rhode Island employs many methods | | | | period. |
| to catch drunk drivers, including blanket patrols, mobile | | | | A DUI in Rhode Island brings some serious penalties, |
| videotape, and the publication of enforcement | | | | which increase to correspond to high BAC levels. Even |
| campaigns. Rhode Island has some unusual, and strict, | | | | your first offense can bring up to one year in jail, and |
| dui laws, probably in response to the state's poor | | | | or between 10 to 60 hours spent in community service. |
| drinking and driving statistics. | | | | If your BAC was up to.08, the fine ranges between |
| In 2006 (the most recent year for which statistics are | | | | $100 and $300; if your BAC was up to.15, the fine |
| available), 46% of the total number of Rhode Island's | | | | ranges from $100 to $400; and if your BAC was |
| traffic fatalities were alcohol related. Also, the State | | | | above.15, the fine will be $500. No matter your BAC |
| has one of the highest rates of people who refuse to | | | | score, there will additionally be a highway assessment |
| take a chemical test to determine blood alcohol | | | | of $500. You are also required to attend a special |
| concentration (BAC) levels. Therefore, such a refusal | | | | course on drinking and driving. Administratively, your |
| now carries its own criminal penalties, including | | | | license will be suspended from 30 to 180 days for a |
| community service, OUI education classes, and fines, | | | | BAC score up to.08, from three months to 12 months |
| as well as other sanctions. In addition, administrative | | | | for a BAC score up to.15, and from three months to 18 |
| penalties include driver's license suspension. The State | | | | months for a BAC score above.15. |
| does not allow hardship, restricted, or work licenses. | | | | |