A motor vehicle offense in Rhode Island, includes Driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI, prohibited by Rhode Island General Laws, 31-27-2. Refusing to take a breathalyzer test is also a motor vehicle offense that is prohibited by Rhode Island General Laws, 31-27-2.1. While a first offense refusal to submit to a breathalyzer is a civil infraction, it is a serious motor vehicle offense that will result in a license loss upon conviction.

Rhode Island General Laws, 31-27-2.4 prohibits driving while in possession of a controlled substance and imposes a potential for a six month license loss upon conviction.

Other motor vehicle offenses include, reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Under Rhode Island General Laws, 31-27-4. Reckless driving includes the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that might endanger the safety of the public.

If you are charged with a motor vehicle offense, whether DUI, refusal to take a breathalyzer, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, call Attorney DelSignore for immediate help with the charges brought against you.