Am I required to take a breathalyzer/ PBT if I get pulled over?
Many people ask me if they are required to take a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test) or breathalyzer, as its most commonly called, when they get pulled over for suspected drunk driving.
The short answer is yes. Holding a Michigan driver’s license implies that you will consent to a PBT if pulled over by law enforcement. Refusing the breathalyzer will cause your license to be revoked for one year.
However, there is no legal obligation to take the field sobriety tests that are sometimes administered. Field sobriety tests can include things such as repeating your ABCs/ the alphabet test, walking a straight line or an eye test where the police officer will ask you to follow his finger with your eyes as he moves it from side to side.
So, although there are people who will tell you that you can refuse the breathalyzer at the scene, it is simply not true without incurring severe consequences.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions: Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com
Marcus D. Wilcox 
Attorney at Law, esq.
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