What is the penalty for refusing a breath, blood, and/or urine test?

The penalty for refusing a breath, blood, and/or urine test is a three-year license suspension. This consequence is enacted under Oregon’s implied consent laws, which state that by operating a motor vehicle, drivers consent to submit to chemical tests if they are lawfully arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. If a driver refuses to take any of these tests, the law imposes a significant penalty to discourage such behavior, recognizing the importance of acquiring evidence to assess impairment levels.

The two options with shorter suspensions do not align with the legal framework in Oregon, as a minimal suspension would not effectively serve as a deterrent against refusing testing. The option stating a five-year suspension exceeds the typical legal ramifications for refusal. Therefore, the three-year suspension is both a well-established legal consequence and serves to uphold the integrity of DUII enforcement in the state.