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(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall be fined not less than two hundred sixty dollars ($260) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition, any person convicted of a first offense of aggressive driving may be required to attend an educational program approved by the division of motor vehicles designed to improve the safety and habits of drivers and may be subject to a minimum thirty (30) days suspension of his or her driver's license.
(b) The lesser included offenses which, in total, may constitute aggressive driving, may be prosecuted separately.
(c) All violations of this chapter shall be heard and determined by the traffic tribunal pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the chief magistrate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-27.1-4. Penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-31-motor-and-other-vehicles/ri-gen-laws-sect-31-27-1-4/
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