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Rhode Island Aggressive Driving Attorney

The experienced attorneys at Ellison Law LLC defend people accused of Aggressive Driving in the various courts in the State of Rhode Island. If you have been charged with Aggressive Driving, give us a call today. Aggressive Driving charges are a serious offense that can result in your license being suspended, hefty fines, and/or potential driver retraining classes.

The laws for Aggressive Driving can be found in Rhode Island General Laws § 31-27.1-1 through § 31-27.1-4

What is Considered Aggressive Driving in Rhode Island?

Aggressive Driving is a civil traffic offense in Rhode Island. It is likely that if you are charged with Aggressive Driving, you have also been charged with multiple traffic offenses with a mandatory court date.

The definition of “Aggressive Driving” comes from Rhode Island General Laws § 31-27.1-3 . “Aggressive Driving” means that an individual, coincident to operating a motor vehicle in violation of chapter 14 of this title, engages in conduct which violates two (2) or more of the following sections of law:

  1. Obedience to traffic control devices, § 31-13-4;
  2. Overtaking on the right, § 31-15-5;
  3. Driving within a traffic lane, § 31-15-1;
  4. Following too closely – interval between vehicles, § 31-15-12;
  5. Yielding right of way, §§ 31-15-12.1, 31-17-1, 31-17-2, 31-17-4, 31-17-6, 31-17-7 and 31-17-8;
  6. Entering the roadway, §§ 31-15-14, 31-17-3 and 31-17-5;
  7. Use of turn signals, §§ 31-16-5, 31-16-6, 31-16-8 and 31-16-9;
  8. Relating to school buses, special stops, stop signs and yield signs, chapter 20 of this title; and
  9. Use of emergency break-down lane for travel, § 31-15-16.

What are the Penalties for Aggressive Driving in Rhode Island?

  • License Suspension of at Least 30 days; and/or
  • Fine of $260-$500; and/or
  • Driver Retraining Classes; and/or
  • The additional penalties for the other offenses that are charged.

The penalties for “Aggressive Driving” come from Rhode Island General Laws § 31-27.1-4 . In addition, to the penalties prescribed by law, you could face increased insurance rates as a result of being found guilty of aggressive driving.

How is Aggressive Driving Different from Reckless Driving in Rhode Island?

Aggressive Driving is a civil traffic violation in Rhode Island , which can result in a license suspension , fine and/or driving retraining classes.

You cannot go to jail for aggressive driving because it is not a crime. Reckless Driving is a criminal offense that has the potential of jail as a punishment, along with a license suspension, fine and/or driver retraining classes.

What Should I do if I am Charged with Aggressive Driving in Rhode Island?

If you are charged with Aggressive Driving in the State of Rhode Island, you do not have to fight the charges alone. It is likely you have multiple traffic offenses against you with a mandatory court date. You can hire a Rhode Island traffic offense lawyer to help you with these charges.

Do not hesitate, contact Ellison Law LLC today at 401-230-5520, we have experienced Rhode Island traffic offense lawyers who may be able to help.

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