Colorado’s express consent law says that by driving on Colorado roads, you’ve already agreed in advance to submit to a chemical breath or blood test if you’re lawfully arrested for DUI or DWAI. It’s called “express” because the consent is built into the act of driving itself, not something an officer asks you to agree to on the spot.
What refusing it actually triggers
Because that consent is considered already given, refusing a test after a lawful arrest isn’t treated as simply declining, it’s treated as a violation of a condition of your driving privileges, which is why refusal carries its own automatic license consequences separate from the underlying DUI charge.
What to do next
If you’re facing this in Colorado, call Mile High Legal at (720) 853-5779 for a free consultation. The earlier a defense attorney gets involved, the more options are usually still on the table.
