What happens if I do not submit to a breath, blood, or urine test?
By accepting the privilege of getting a driver’s license, you have given your “implied consent” to submit to a chemical or physical test of your breath. Therefore, as a general rule, refusing such tests is not a good idea.
In Pennsylvania, PennDOT will suspend your driver’s license for one year should you refuse to submit to a chemical test. In addition, your refusal to submit to a test upon the request of a law enforcement officer can be used at trial as evidence of your consciousness of guilt.
