General Laws of Rhode Island, § 31-27-2, Driving under influence of liquor or drugs
Type of DUID Law: Under the influence/Zero Tolerance
Section 31-27-2
(a) Whoever drives or otherwise operates any vehicle in the state while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, drugs, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in chapter 28 of title 21, or any combination of these, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor except as provided in subdivision (d)
(b) (2) Whoever operates or otherwise drives any vehicle in the state with a blood presence of any scheduled controlled substance as defined within chapter 28 of title 21, as shown by analysis of a blood or urine sample, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
Type of Drugs Prohibited: Any drug, toluene, or any scheduled controlled substance
Marijuana use in vehicle
Rhode Island allows the medicinal use of marijuana by certain registered patients. Operating a motor vehicle while having a controlled substance in one’s possession can result in a license suspension up to six months. This law, however, does not apply to: (1) the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana; or (2) a person who lawfully possess a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. R.I. Gen.Laws § 31-27-2.4
Reference: Drugged Driving: 2016 Summary of Key Provisions of State Laws
