How Do You Refuse Field Sobriety Tests?
There are three common field sobriety tests that are given by police officers when they suspect you have been driving after drinking; these are known as the walk and turn, the one leg stand, and the horizontal gaze. In addition there are chemical tests of breath and blood. Non-chemical field sobriety tests are subjective and are designed to provide probably cause for the officer to arrest you. Find out if your state has implied consent. Most states have adopted implied consent laws that state that when you receive your driver’s license, you imply your consent to submit to field sobriety testing. However, even if your state does have implied consent laws, you can generally still refuse field sobriety tests. Familiarize yourself with the consequences for refusing a sobriety test in your state. For example, in the state of Illinois, if you refuse a breath alcohol test when you are under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, your license is suspended for 180 days. Cooperate with the poli
