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Can you refuse a sobriety test in Florida?
My sister is studying law at school and told me that I can refuse to take a sobriety test here in Florida. Is that true?
Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Technically, yes. In
Florida
, it is not against the law to refuse to perform a sobriety test—but it is in your best interest to comply when an officer requests one. Performing a sobriety test will dispel any suspicions as to whether or not you’re driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Refusing to take a sobriety test—even if you’re sober—can be the difference between getting arrested on reasonable suspicion or not.
Reasonable suspicion criteria that may lead an officer to arrest a driver who refuses a sobriety test include:
- Driving too slow
- Driving too fast
- Tailgating
- Swerving or braking erratically
- Making illegal turns or ignoring street signs
- Having your headlights turned off while driving
- Going the wrong way down a one-way road
While you don’t legally have to complete a sobriety test in Florida, it’s important to remember that driving under the influence can make it extremely difficult to find affordable car insurance. But no matter your situation, you can use
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