No Refusal 4th of July.

Five counties in Tennessee will participate in the first No Refusal campaign in this State beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday. They include Davidson, Maury, Bradley, Anderson and Warren counties. This is the first "No Refusal" weekend in Tennessee, but they are common in other States. This effort was made possible by the passage of a new law promoted by the District Attorneys General permitting Judges to issue search warrants in DUI cases in Tennessee. The sponsors of the law were Representative Tony Shipley and Senator Doug Overbey. The bottom line is offenders arrested for DUI will have their blood tested, if they refuse a breath or blood test, if the Judge decides their is probable cause to believe such a blood test would result in the discovery of evidence proving guilt. The tests would be conducted by someone authorized to draw blood listed in TCA 55-10-406. The best way to avoid a blood test and a conviction is to drive sober or not at all!

Read more at:
Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Local & State Officials Announce New “No Refusal” Enforcement | TN.gov Newsroom