A first-offense DUI in Rhode Island carries up to 1 year in jail, fines from $100 to $500 (plus surcharges), 10 to 60 hours of community service, a license suspension of 30 to 180 days for BAC under 0.15, and mandatory attendance at a DUI education program. Higher BAC tiers (0.15 to 0.20 and over 0.20) carry longer suspensions and higher fines. Ignition interlock device installation applies to certain first offenses. The total real cost of a first DUI including all fees, ignition interlock, increased insurance, and lost work time routinely runs into the low five figures across several years.
