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title: "What counts as a repeat DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "A repeat DUI in Rhode Island is any DUI charge filed when you have a prior DUI conviction within the lookback window. The lookback period for enhanced repeat-offense penalties is 5 years from the..."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/what-counts-as-a-repeat-dui-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
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# What counts as a repeat DUI in Rhode Island?

A repeat DUI in Rhode Island is any DUI charge filed when you have a prior DUI conviction within the lookback window. The lookback period for enhanced repeat-offense penalties is 5 years from the prior conviction date. A second DUI within 5 years triggers mandatory minimum jail (10 days) and significantly increased fines and suspension lengths. A third DUI within 5 years is a felony with multi-year prison exposure. Prior DUI convictions from other states count for Rhode Island repeat-offense purposes if they are substantially similar to Rhode Island DUI under the Interstate Driver License Compact.