Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver.

New York S05856 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow a police officer or district attorney to apply to a court to compel a chemical test for a motorist suspected of being under the influence if the motorist refuses the test. The court can order the test if there are reasonable grounds to believe the motorist was operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and has refused the test. The law also outlines procedures for reporting refusals and the consequences for refusing a chemical test.

Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver.

New York S05856 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow a police officer or district attorney to apply to a court to compel a chemical test for a motorist suspected of being under the influence if the motorist refuses the test. The court can order the test if there are reasonable grounds to believe the motorist was operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and has refused the test. The law also outlines procedures for reporting refusals and the consequences for refusing a chemical test.