• cows_are_underrated
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    9 hours ago

    What? You have to pay for the blood test if you refuse the breath analyzer? Everyday I learn something new about the US and everyday I’m shocked about it.

    • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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      8 hours ago

      Not sure if you have to pay for the blood test (it wouldn’t surprise me), but part of driving on a public road is consenting to a breathalyzer test. They do need a warrant to draw your blood against your will, but they may bully the hospital into doing it anyway. Refusing to take one is a crime that in combination with any other violation can get your license suspended.

      It may be worth going that route if you are marginally over the limit and a few hours would sober you up.