Blog Posts in January, 2016

New Bill to Increase Breathalyzer Refusal Penalties

Are new penalties coming to Florida drivers who refuse to take a breathalyzer test? A new bill submitted to state Senate wants to make it so. According to the Sun Sentinel , the bill, filed by state Senator David Simmons, aims to make drivers think twice before choosing not to comply with police officers during a DUI traffic stop. Under current Florida implied consent law, drivers who reject a ...