According to Nevada Revised Statute § 484C.160, Nevada’s implied consent law requires anyone driving a vehicle and suspected of a DUI to submit to evidentiary blood, breath, or urine testing if requested by law enforcement. Individuals who refuse an evidentiary DUI test will have their license revoked for one year. This law was enacted as part of Nevada’s “zero tolerance” policy towards driving while under the influence.
However, if you’ve previously refused an evidentiary blood test (within seven years), your license can be revoked for up to three years. License revocation can occur even if you decide to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test after your initial refusal.
Further, refusal to adhere to Nevada’s implied consent laws can give prosecutors leverage in a DUI case. They may consider your refusal to submit to an evidentiary test as a sign that you were trying to hide your intoxication and then use that as evidence against you.