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You can. Refusing the field test allows them to arrest you. But it isn't sufficient to charge you. They also have to offer you a breathalyzer at the station and
by rokob 5mo ago
You can. Refusing the field test allows them to arrest you. But it isn't sufficient to charge you. They also have to offer you a breathalyzer at the station and you can refuse that but demand a blood test.
But your car still gets towed even if you pass the tests at the station and don't ultimately get charged because you refused the field test.
- beart 5mo agoIn Michigan, refusing the roadside breathalyzer is $150 automatic fine. Refusing the chemical test once at the station is an automatic 1 year suspended license and 6 points, even if you are subsequently let go without charge.
- rationalist 5mo agoWhat if you don't refuse, but just barely blow into the device or otherwise have a medical condition such as asthma that prevents the machine from getting a good sample?
- beart 5mo agoNot sure what the law is exactly, but I'm pretty sure that doesn't end up working out in your favor.