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Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Nebraska

Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Nebraska: What Are the Rules?

What happens if you refuse a breath or blood test in Nebraska.

Refusal penalty
Refusal is a separate crime punished like DUI, plus a 1-year administrative revocation; refusal also triggers the enhanced penalties for second and later offenses
License suspension for refusing
1-year revocation
Deadline to challenge
10 days

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Refusal Penalties in Nebraska

refusal is a separate crime punished like DUI, plus a 1-year administrative revocation; refusal also triggers the enhanced penalties for second and later offensesNeb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,197; § 60-498.02; § 60-6,197.03

Official source: refusal penalties (Nebraska)

License Suspension for Refusing in Nebraska

1-year revocationNeb. Rev. Stat. § 60-498.01; § 60-498.02

Official source: license suspension for refusing (Nebraska)

More on DUI Law in Nebraska

See the full overview of DUI laws in Nebraska and read about implied consent laws in every state.

This page summarizes Nebraska law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Nebraska can advise on your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens if You Refuse a Breath Test in Nebraska?

refusal is a separate crime punished like DUI, plus a 1-year administrative revocation; refusal also triggers the enhanced penalties for second and later offenses

How Long Is the Suspension for Refusing?

1-year revocation

Sources

  1. Implied consent: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,197; § 60-498.02; § 60-6,197.03
  2. License suspension and hearing: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-498.01; § 60-498.02

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