Did you know? You will fail an Oregon DUII field test if your blood alcohol reading is 0.08 percent or higher. For drivers under 21 years of age, any amount of alcohol in the bloodstream constitutes a failure of the sobriety test.
Drivers who fail a DUII test will have their Oregon driver’s license confiscated. The arresting officer will issue a temporary permit for 30 days, after which suspension is in effect and the temporary permit is invalid. The length of suspension from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for DUII arrests varies as follows:
* For failure of a breath test, DMV suspends driving privileges for 90 days, and for one year if you have any prior alcohol-related offenses in the last five years.
* For refusal to take a breath test, DMV suspends driving privileges for a year, and for three years if you have prior alcohol-related offenses in the last five years.
* For refusal to take a urine test, DMV will suspend driving privileges for one year, or for three years with prior alcohol-related offenses.
* For refusal to take a blood test while receiving medical care after a collision, DMV will suspend driving privileges for 90 days, and for one year if you have prior alcohol-related offenses in the last five years.
* For failure of a blood test for DUII while receiving medical care after a collision, DMV will suspend driving privileges for 90 days, and for a year with prior alcohol-related offenses.
Oregon drivers convicted of DUII who still have driving privileges are required to return any license in their possession to the DMV when a suspension begins.
The Oregon DMV may also suspend driving privileges for DUII or related conviction in another state.
Suspension times also vary for DUII while driving a commercial vehicle.
If you’ve failed a blood test for DUII, you need attorneys like Gilroy & Napoli on your side. And if you are convicted of a DUII, please follow the sound advice of your DUII lawyer and complete the generous programs offered by the state. You’ll be glad you did!