How long will a driver's license be suspended if they refuse to take a sobriety test?

In Louisiana, if a driver refuses to take a sobriety test when requested by law enforcement, the driver's license will generally be suspended for a period of 6 months. This is a part of the state's implied consent law, which establishes that by driving on Louisiana roadways, drivers are consenting to submit to breath, blood, or urine tests if suspected of driving under the influence. Refusing to comply with this request leads to an automatic suspension of the driver’s license for 6 months, which serves as a deterrent and encourages compliance with sobriety testing.