Rhode Island § 31-27-3 § 31-27-3. Right of person charged with operating under influence to physical examination.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-27-3 — § 31-27-3. Right of person charged with operating under influence to physical examination.

Rhode Island § 31-27-3

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-27Motor Vehicle Offenses

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-3 (2026).

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§ 31-27-3. Right of person charged with operating under influence to physical examination.
A person arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence
            of narcotic drugs or intoxicating liquor, whatever its alcoholic content, shall have
            the right to be examined at his or her own expense immediately after the person's
            arrest by a physician selected by the person, and the officer so arresting or so charging
            the person shall immediately inform the person of this right and afford the person
            a reasonable opportunity to exercise the right, and at the trial of the person the
            prosecution must prove that he or she was so informed an

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§ 31-27-3. Right of person charged with operating under influence to physical examination.

A person arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of narcotic drugs or intoxicating liquor, whatever its alcoholic content, shall have the right to be examined at his or her own expense immediately after the person's arrest by a physician selected by the person, and the officer so arresting or so charging the person shall immediately inform the person of this right and afford the person a reasonable opportunity to exercise the right, and at the trial of the person the prosecution must prove that he or she was so informed and was afforded that opportunity.