Driving with a BAC level of more than 0.08 is a serious offence and attracts severe Rhode Island drunk driving penalties. The penalties apply not only when you get convicted, but also when you refuse to take the field sobriety test at the time of the dui stop. The field sobriety test is crucial to determine the level of blood alcohol concentration. If you refuse to take the test, it will be treated as a serious offence and will attract additional mandatory penalties, which will remain intact even if the charges against you get dismissed in the court. As you can see, the state of Rhode Island has enacted a zero tolerance policy when it comes to dealing with the cases of drunk driving.