Georgia · DUI · Checked October 2026
Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Georgia
Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Georgia: What Are the Rules?
What happens if you refuse a breath or blood test in Georgia.
- Refusal penalty
- License suspended for 1 year with no regular limited permit; the refusal suspension also makes a first-DUI offender ineligible for a limited permit; refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence at trial
- License suspension for refusing
- 1 year (no regular limited permit; ignition interlock limited permit possible for drivers 21 or older)
- Deadline to challenge
- 30 days
Refusal Penalties in Georgia
license suspended for 1 year with no regular limited permit; the refusal suspension also makes a first-DUI offender ineligible for a limited permit; refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence at trialO.C.G.A. § 40-5-55; § 40-5-67.1
License Suspension for Refusing in Georgia
1 year (no regular limited permit; ignition interlock limited permit possible for drivers 21 or older)O.C.G.A. § 40-5-67.1; § 40-5-67.2; § 40-5-64.1; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 375-1-1-.06(f)
More on DUI Law in Georgia
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This page summarizes Georgia law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Georgia can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens if You Refuse a Breath Test in Georgia?
license suspended for 1 year with no regular limited permit; the refusal suspension also makes a first-DUI offender ineligible for a limited permit; refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence at trial
How Long Is the Suspension for Refusing?
1 year (no regular limited permit; ignition interlock limited permit possible for drivers 21 or older)