Implied Consent and Refusing a Blood or Breath Test in Utah
Under Utah’s “implied consent” laws, all drivers lawfully arrested (not just stopped) for a DUI are required to submit to a blood or breath test. When you refuse to submit to the requested test, an officer will then obtain a warrant to receive a court order to draw a blood sample to determine impairment. A refusal will result in the following license suspensions periods:
1st Offense | 2nd offense | 3rd Offense | |
License Revocation if you refuse License Revocation if you submit | 18 months 120 days | 3 years 2 years | 3 years 2 years |
For purposes of determining what is a second or third refusal, prior DUI convictions, refusals, and failed BAC test (.05% or greater) within the past ten years are counted.
Know the law. Know your rights. Know the right attorney.
Kelly Cardon, Attorney at Law, DUI Specialist
(801) 627-1110 Ogden – (801) 328-1110 Salt Lake City