Oklahoma · DUI · Checked October 2026

Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Oklahoma

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

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

Refusal penalty
Revocation for the periods in 47 O.S. § 6-205.1 (at least 180 days for a first in ten years, until IDAP completion), effective 45 days after written notice
License suspension for refusing
At least 180 days and until IDAP completion (first in ten years); at least 1 year with one prior; at least 2 years with two or more
Deadline to challenge
30 days

Refusal Penalties in Oklahoma

Revocation for the periods in 47 O.S. § 6-205.1 (at least 180 days for a first in ten years, until IDAP completion), effective 45 days after written notice47 O.S. § 753(A)

Official source: refusal penalties (Oklahoma)

License Suspension for Refusing in Oklahoma

at least 180 days and until IDAP completion (first in ten years); at least 1 year with one prior; at least 2 years with two or more47 O.S. §§ 753, 754, 6-211(D)-(E), 6-205.1(A), 6-212.5(F)

Official source: license suspension for refusing (Oklahoma)

More on DUI Law in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens if You Refuse a Breath Test in Oklahoma?

Revocation for the periods in 47 O.S. § 6-205.1 (at least 180 days for a first in ten years, until IDAP completion), effective 45 days after written notice

How Long Is the Suspension for Refusing?

at least 180 days and until IDAP completion (first in ten years); at least 1 year with one prior; at least 2 years with two or more

Sources

  1. Implied consent: 47 O.S. § 753(A)
  2. License suspension and hearing: 47 O.S. §§ 753, 754, 6-211(D)-(E), 6-205.1(A), 6-212.5(F)

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