What is the consequence of refusing to submit to a chemical test when suspected of DUI in Missouri?

Refusing to submit to a chemical test when suspected of DUI in Missouri results in an automatic suspension of your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This is part of Missouri's "implied consent" laws, which state that by obtaining a driver's license, individuals implicitly agree to chemical testing if suspected of driving under the influence. When a driver refuses such testing, the law imposes a penalty of license suspension to enforce compliance and deter impaired driving.

This automatic suspension serves to reinforce the seriousness of driving under the influence and the associated risks to public safety. Such a penalty is intended to encourage drivers to comply with lawful requests for testing, making the roads safer for everyone. Other consequences may accompany a DUI offense, but the immediate and specific consequence for refusal is the suspension of your CDL.