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Implied Consent / DUI Refusal Penalties by State
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
License suspension length and any criminal penalty for refusing a chemical test (breath/blood/urine) following a lawful DUI arrest.
50 States1 data columnsLast updated: March 2025
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| License Suspension | Criminal Penalty |
|---|---|
| 3 months | No |
| 12 months | Yes (misd) |
| 12 months | No |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | Enhanced DUI |
| 12 months | No |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No (1st) |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | Yes (misd) |
| Pending case | Enhanced DUI |
| 12 months | No |
| 275 days | Enhanced DUI |
| 9 months | No |
| 180 days | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | Yes (gross misd) |
| 90 days | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | Yes (Class W misd) |
| 12 months | No |
| 180 days | No |
| 7-12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 180 days | Yes (misd) |
| 12 months | Enhanced OVI |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | Class A misd |
| 12 months | No |
| 6 months | Civil penalty |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | Yes (Class A misd) |
| 180 days | No |
| 18 months | No |
| 6 months | Yes if prior |
| 12 months | Yes (Class 1 misd) |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
| 6 months | No |
| 12 months | No |
After Birchfield v. North Dakota (2016), states cannot criminalize refusal of a warrantless blood test, but breath test refusal can still be criminalized. Refusal can also be used as evidence of guilt at trial.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.