If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, do you have to take a breathalyzer or perform field sobriety tests?
The short answer is no, you are not required to take a breathalyzer test or perform field sobriety tests if you are pulled over by the police on suspicion of drunk driving. The only thing that you must do is give the officer your license and registration when asked. Your refusal to perform field sobriety tests or to take a breathalyzer test cannot be used as evidence against you during your trial, but there are otherconsequences if you refuse to perform these tests. Some factors to think...