A first-offense Newport DUI carries fines, license suspension (30 to 180 days for BAC under 0.15 and longer for higher BAC), 10 to 60 hours of community service, mandatory DUI education program attendance, and possible jail up to 1 year. Ignition interlock applies to certain first offenses including those at higher BAC. Insurance premiums typically double or triple for years. Total cost across all expenses commonly reaches the low five figures over a multi-year period. The penalty structure is the same as the rest of Rhode Island but Newport defendants often face additional travel costs for court appearances if they live out of state.
