Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-27-2.3: Revocation of license upon refusal to submit to preliminary breath test
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement may require drivers suspected of impaired driving to submit to a preliminary breath test. Refusing a lawful request to take such a test is an infraction subject to penalties specified in another statute.
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