What Happens if You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Missouri?
Missouri’s implied consent laws for DUI or DWI cases
By S.M. Oliva | Last updated on January 19, 2023Use these links to jump to different sections:
According to statistics published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 3,300 people in Missouri were killed by a drunk driver between 2003 and 2012. In fact, DWIs are responsible for roughly one out of every three traffic deaths in the United States. As such, the laws carry stiff penalties.Dealing With a “Chemical Revocation”

Getting Your License Back
Even after the one-year suspension period ends, there are still several steps you will need to take before the state restores your driver’s license. In addition to paying a $45 reinstatement fee to the Missouri Department of Revenue, you also must complete a Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program class. And if you have more than one “law enforcement contact” related to alcohol or drugs, you will need to install an IID. Altogether, refusing to take a Breathalyzer test could end up costing you $1,000 or more, in addition to the inconvenience of losing your unrestricted driving privileges. A qualified Missouri DWI defense lawyer can assist you in dealing with the legal consequences, including contesting the grounds for your arrest and helping you seeking reinstatement of your license. If you’d like more general information about this area of the law, see our DUI/DWI law overview.What do I do next?
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