Final answer:
A driver's license will be automatically suspended for failing or refusing a chemical test due to implied consent laws. States also often enforce immediate suspensions with administrative license suspension laws upon DUI arrest, independent of court convictions.
Step-by-step explanation:
After being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, a driver's license will be suspended if the individual fails or refuses to take a chemical test, such as a breath, blood, or urine test, as part of implied consent laws. These laws stipulate that by operating a vehicle, you implicitly consent to such testing if suspected of DUI. States have varying laws regarding the specifics of license suspension, but typically a failed chemical test will result in an automatic suspension. Additionally, refusal to take the test can lead to a longer suspension period and other penalties.
Furthermore, many states have administrative license suspension (ALS) laws, enabling the immediate suspension of a license upon arrest for a DUI before any conviction in court. This is separate from any subsequent court-ordered suspensions that may arise as a result of a DUI conviction.