R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-11-3: Resident’s conviction in another state.

The division of motor vehicles is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any resident of this state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of the person in another state of an offense in that state which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license of an operator or chauffeur.