Utah · DUI · Checked October 2026
Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Utah
Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Utah: What Are the Rules?
What happens if you refuse a breath or blood test in Utah.
- Refusal penalty
- License revoked for 18 months (36 months with a prior offense within 10 years), followed by a two-year interlock restriction and a 5- or 10-year alcohol-restricted driver status. Refusing a blood test after a judge issues a warrant is a separate crime: a Class B misdemeanor sentenced like DUI with one extra day of jail and $100 more in fines
- License suspension for refusing
- 18-month revocation; 36 months with a prior offense within 10 years. Under 21: until 21 or 2 years, whichever is longer (36 months with a prior)
- Deadline to challenge
- 10 days
Refusal Penalties in Utah
License revoked for 18 months (36 months with a prior offense within 10 years), followed by a two-year interlock restriction and a 5- or 10-year alcohol-restricted driver status. Refusing a blood test after a judge issues a warrant is a separate crime: a Class B misdemeanor sentenced like DUI with one extra day of jail and $100 more in fines.Utah Code §§ 41-6a-520, 41-6a-520.1, 41-6a-521, 41-6a-518.2(1)(b)(ii)(G)
License Suspension for Refusing in Utah
18-month revocation; 36 months with a prior offense within 10 years. Under 21: until 21 or 2 years, whichever is longer (36 months with a prior).Utah Code §§ 53-3-223(3), (6), (7), 41-6a-521(1), (5)
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This page summarizes Utah law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Utah can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens if You Refuse a Breath Test in Utah?
License revoked for 18 months (36 months with a prior offense within 10 years), followed by a two-year interlock restriction and a 5- or 10-year alcohol-restricted driver status. Refusing a blood test after a judge issues a warrant is a separate crime: a Class B misdemeanor sentenced like DUI with one extra day of jail and $100 more in fines.
How Long Is the Suspension for Refusing?
18-month revocation; 36 months with a prior offense within 10 years. Under 21: until 21 or 2 years, whichever is longer (36 months with a prior).