RI S2717

Expands the list of license suspension reasons that trigger criminal penalties for driving while suspended to include lack of physical or mental fitness, frequency of offenses under § 31-11-7(a)(1)(i), and any court-ordered license suspension

First and second offenses for driving after suspension under these expanded categories constitute a misdemeanor; third or subsequent offenses are classified as a felony

First conviction carries a mandatory $500 fine; second conviction within 5 years also carries a $500 fine; subsequent convictions within 5 years carry a $1,000 fine with potential imprisonment up to one year

Division of Motor Vehicles must suspend licenses for at least 3 additional months after first conviction, at least 6 additional months after second conviction, and revoke licenses after subsequent convictions

Takes effect upon passage