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Rhode Island does not use driver’s license points, but drivers may still have their license suspended for things like a DUI or reckless driving. Moving violations will still be reported on your driving record in Rhode Island. Depending on the offense, you could face fines, license suspension, or even jail time. Additionally, your insurer will see your driving record and may increase your premiums due to the violations.
Violations That Can Lead to a Suspended License in Rhode Island
- DUI
- Reckless driving
- Driving a vehicle without the owner's consent
- Refusing to submit to a chemical test in violation of the state's implied consent laws
- A conviction for using a vehicle in the commission of a felony
Fortunately, moving violations won’t affect you forever. Violations will stay on your Rhode Island driving record for 3 years and will only affect your insurance rates for an average of three to five years. However, it is still important to know what is on your record so you can better understand how your driving history may be impacting your insurance premiums.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guides to points on driver’s licenses and checking your driving record.
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How long do points stay on your license in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island does not use a license-points system to track driving offenses. Even though Rhode Island does not use points, each violation will be added to your Rhode Island driving record, and most violations will remain on your record for 3-5 years.
Additionally, Rhode Island drivers can still face consequences if they commit serious or repeated moving violations. For example, drivers in Rhode Island can have their license suspended if they accumulate three speeding tickets...
read full answerHow can I get points off my license in Rhode Island?
You can’t get points off your license in Rhode Island, since Rhode Island does not use a driver’s license points system. You can still have your Rhode Island license suspended if you are convicted of three major violations within 3 years, among other offenses, but Rhode Island does not track violations using points.
For more information about Rhode Island’s system and to find out how to check your driving record, read WalletHub’s complete guide...
read full answerHow can I check my driving record in Rhode Island?
You can check your driving record in Rhode Island by going to the Division of Motor Vehicles website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $20.50 to purchase a copy of your Rhode Island driving record online. You will need to provide your last name, date of birth, ZIP code and driver's license number. Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio allow residents to check their driving record for free.
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