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The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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F.S. 316.1939
316.1939 Refusal to submit to testing; penalties.
(1) A person who has refused to submit to a chemical or physical test of his or her breath or urine, as described in s. 316.1932, and whose driving privilege was previously suspended or who was previously fined under s. 327.35215 for a prior refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath, urine, or blood required under this chapter or chapter 327, and:
(a) Who the arresting law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in this state while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances;
(b) Who was placed under lawful arrest for a violation of s. 316.193 unless such test was requested pursuant to s. 316.1932(1)(c);
(c) Who was informed that, if he or she refused to submit to such test, his or her privilege to operate a motor vehicle would be suspended for a period of 1 year or, in the case of a second or subsequent refusal, for a period of 18 months;
(d) Who was informed that a refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath or urine, if his or her driving privilege has been previously suspended or if he or she has previously been fined under s. 327.35215 for a prior refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath, urine, or blood as required under this chapter or chapter 327, is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, in addition to any other penalties provided by law; and
(e) Who, after having been so informed, refused to submit to any such test when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer or correctional officer

commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and is subject to punishment as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) The disposition of any administrative proceeding that relates to the suspension of a person’s driving privilege does not affect a criminal action under this section.
(3) The disposition of a criminal action under this section does not affect any administrative proceeding that relates to the suspension of a person’s driving privilege. The department’s records showing that a person’s license has been previously suspended for a prior refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath, urine, or blood shall be admissible and shall create a rebuttable presumption of such suspension.
History.s. 5, ch. 2002-263; s. 2, ch. 2021-184.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.1939
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S316.1939 - DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH - REMOVED - M: F
S316.1939 1 - DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH - REFUSAL SUBMIT DUI TESTING - M: F


Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.1939
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.1939 REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO BAL TEST - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.1939 (1) Refuse to Submit to BAL test - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.1939 (1)(e) Refuse to Submit to BAL test - Points on Drivers License: 0


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