Ayotte pushes harsher punishments for suspected drunken drivers who refuse test

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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At 68%, New Hampshire has the second highest rate of refusal for Breathalyzer tests in the United States, according to state officials. Law enforcement officials say it’s part of a cultural problem resulting from how the state punishes refusal. Gov. Kelly Ayotte says it needs to be fixed.

In New Hampshire, the penalty for refusing to take a blood alcohol test at a police officer’s request is a six-month license suspension. That’s the same punishment …

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