If you are pulled over by a police officer who suspects you were drinking and driving, they may ask you to take a breathalyzer test.
Consequences for Refusing a Breathalyzer Test
If you refuse to take the test, you face consequences similar to those for drinking and driving.
First Offense
If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test for the first time, you can face the following penalties:
- A fine of $2,000
- A license suspension of up to one year
- A requirement to attend a mandatory alcohol education or treatment program
- installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle for at least one year
Second Offense
If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test for the second time, you can face the following penalties:
- A fine of $2,000
- A license suspension of up to three years
- A requirement to attend a mandatory alcohol education or treatment program
- An installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle for at least three years
Third Offense
If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test for the third time, you can face the following penalties:
- A fine of $2,000
- A license suspension of up to ten years
- A requirement to attend a mandatory alcohol education or treatment program
- An installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle for life
