Pulled over by Police in New Hampshire for DWI OUI DUI Should you Blow or No? New Penalties for not taking tests.
Starting January 1, 2027, New Hampshire will increase the administrative license suspension for refusing a breath or blood alcohol test from 6 months to 9 months under Senate Bill 620. The change — strongly supported by Governor Kelly Ayotte — closes a long-standing loophole and addresses the state’s unusually high DWI refusal rate of nearly 70%. Drivers facing DWI arrest should understand how this new law affects their rights, license privileges, and defense options.