When an officer has probable cause to arrest a driver for DUI, South Carolina’s implied consent law can impose license consequences if the driver refuses a breath sample.
The video describes an immediate six-month suspension imposed by the officer following a refusal. It also discusses the possibility of serving the suspension through ignition interlock participation.
A refusal suspension can be challenged. Reviewing the basis for the suspension is an important part of addressing DUI license consequences; the availability and outcome of a challenge depend on the case.