Arizona operates under an Implied Consent Law. This means that when driving on Arizona streets, you are considered to have given your consent to undergo a blood, breath, or urine test if an officer has probable cause to believe you are driving under the influence. This applies regardless of whether you possess an Arizona driver's license or reside in the state. Even visitors are subject to this law.
If you refuse to provide a breath or blood test, the officers can obtain a Search Warrant through an on-call judge within minutes. This warrant compels you to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test. In the event of continued refusal, the officers have the authority to restrain you in a "restraint chair" and forcibly take a blood sample.
Additionally, any refusal, whether before or after being shown the warrant, can result in a one-year suspension of your driving privileges in Arizona.