How Driver Points Work in Rhode Island
How the Rhode Island point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: The Traffic Tribunal fine schedule sets speeding fines: $95 for 1-10 mph over the limit, and a minimum of $205 at 11 mph over, calculated at $10 per mile over. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-41.1-4
| Points for speeding | The Traffic Tribunal fine schedule sets speeding fines: $95 for 1-10 mph over the limit, and a minimum of $205 at 11 mph over, calculated at $10 per mile over. A judge may increase fines for repeat offenses within 12 months and may suspend the license for up to 30 days (10 mph or less over) or up to 60 days (more than 10 mph over). No point value for speeding was found on an official page read. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-41.1-4 |
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| Traffic school | The statutes read do not provide a traffic-school dismissal. Instead, a driver who has held a license for more than three years and has had no other traffic violations in the preceding three years may ask the Traffic Tribunal to dismiss the violation based on a good driving record, paying a $35 administrative fee plus a $25 surcharge. The request must be made within six months of disposition. It is not available for speeding more than 14 mph over the limit, chemical test refusal, school bus or child restraint violations, violations involving a crash with damage or injury, or violations by commercial license holders or in a commercial vehicle. A judge may also order a driver to attend a rehabilitative driving course. |
Where to get help in Rhode Island
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FAQ
How many points is a speeding ticket in Rhode Island?
The Traffic Tribunal fine schedule sets speeding fines: $95 for 1-10 mph over the limit, and a minimum of $205 at 11 mph over, calculated at $10 per mile over. A judge may increase fines for repeat offenses within 12 months and may suspend the license for up to 30 days (10 mph or less over) or up to 60 days (more than 10 mph over).
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Rhode Island?
The statutes read do not provide a traffic-school dismissal. Instead, a driver who has held a license for more than three years and has had no other traffic violations in the preceding three years may ask the Traffic Tribunal to dismiss the violation based on a good driving record, paying a $35 administrative fee plus a $25 surcharge. The request must be made within six months of disposition. It is not available for speeding more than 14 mph over the limit, chemical test refusal, school bus or child restraint violations, violations involving a crash with damage or injury, or violations by commercial license holders or in a commercial vehicle. A judge may also order a driver to attend a rehabilitative driving course.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.