What Does Implied Consent Mean Under DWI Minnesota Law?
Minnesota has a vigilant approach to enforcement of DUI or DWI laws. In Minnesota, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration is .08%. If your blood alcohol concentration is greater than .08%, you will be charged with a drunk driving offense. DWI Minnesota law states that there is an “implied consent” if you are driving. This means that if you choose to drive any motor vehicle (including boats) you consent to a test to determine whether your blood, breath, or urine has the presence of alcohol. This implied consent means that if you are pulled over by a police officer, there is an implied consent or an implied agreement to participate in some form of blood alcohol content testing. Does this mean that you have to automatically agree to blood alcohol testing? Well, not exactly. To begin with, you can always refuse to take a roadside test. However, that does not mean you can refuse to participate in a test if arrested or brought to the police station. While you will not physically be
