Learn More About Rhode Island DUI Records

The law enforcers of Rhode Island of US have taken many major steps for eradicating DUI cases. The Rhode Island DUI system is in fact very rigid and the punishments become stricter every year. There are even separate civil charges and penalties if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test. The DUI offenses are divided into-

1.    First offense
2.    Second offense
3.    Third offense.

Rhode Island DUI Penalties

The intensity of penalties for a Rhode Island DUI depends on the BAC count of an adult (age more than 21). The BAC count can be in between 0.08-0.10, within 0.15 or more than 0.15. Types of penalties would be general fines, Highway Safety Assessment fee which is charged by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), community service, license suspension, imprisonment term, reinstatement fee and seizure of the vehicle.

Know more about from the fee chart from the following link: http://www.dmv.state.ri.us/.

The Rhode Island DUI second category of offenses invite similar punishments but of a greater intensity. People who are held under this category generally show a BAC count between 0.08 and 0.15. These offenders go through a definite alcohol or drug treatment and are sentenced to a maximum of one year jail time. The licenses of these wrongdoers can be suspended for almost two years and their vehicles fitted with an ignition interlock system.

Offenders under the third category usually have a BAC count of about 0.08% to 0.15%. Their penalties include mandatory payment of fines, one year imprisonment term, 5 years license suspension, compulsory drug-alcohol treatments and other additional fees. But the Rhode Island DUI penalties aggravate if the DUI results in someone’s death or extensive damage of property. In such cases both the years of sentence as well as penalties will increase.

Rhode Island DUI Record

A Rhode Island DUI record of a person contains information about all the cases that involved the violation of traffic rules. Details of the offense type, penalties and attorney can be obtained by accessing these records. The RI DUI records also include several details like-

•    Insurance without any proof
•    Reckless driving
•    Improper usage of lanes
•    Failure to follow traffic signs
•    Accidents and injuries.

Rhode Island DUI Record Search

The DUI records are registered by the law of the Rhode Island motor vehicle department and the local law enforcement bodies. Rhode Island DUI can be accessed by corporate agencies, driving schools, educational institutions, background investigators, governmental and non-governmental organizations and the public. These days even parents of adopted children have to go through DUI history checks.

Rhode Island DUI Record Search Process

For obtaining hard copies of DUI details you need to contact your local motor vehicle department. You can also access information via the Internet. The databases offer free access to DUI records. In some cases you might have to pay a nominal administrative fee. Accurate facts are provided by the database. Details are updated as soon as a new DUI case is registered. The following details can be expected to be obtained from an individual’s driving record-

•    Complete address (City, state and zip code) of the driver
•    Driver's date of birth
•    Driver's eye color
•    Drivers license number
•    License type
•    Location from where the license was issued
•    License issue date
•    License expiration date
•    Organ donor information
•    Accident history
•    Conviction information.

To request a Rhode Island DUI record you need fill in the required fields which include first name, middle name and last name of the driver, city, age and state. You can also contact the Highway Patrol with the help of specific phone numbers for other details.

Reasons for a Rhode Island DUI Record

Rhode Island DUI records are accessed for examining whether an individual holds any criminal charge related to traffic violation. A lot of candidates go through pre employment screenings before getting recruited. The type of a DUI offense may jeopardize the chances of employment of a candidate. These records are normally scanned before appointing drivers for both personal and commercial vehicles which helps the employer to learn about the candidate’s  proficiency in driving.