Rhode Island S2134 prohibits underage drivers from operating vehicles with alcohol present, except when accompanied by a 21+ related adult.
Rhode Island S2134 amends the state's laws to make it unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle while having alcohol in any part of the vehicle, except when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or another adult who is 21 years of age or older and related to the operator. This law does not apply to those aged 16-21 transporting unopened alcoholic beverages in the course of their employment. Violators face fines and potential license suspension, with penalties increasing for subsequent offenses.
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