Two situations in which police officers will confiscate your driver’s license in drunk driving cases
The first situation is if you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test. The second situation is if you agree to take and fail the test. If either of these two situations occurs, in most states, the officer is legally empowered to take your driver’s license at that time.
The citation for drunk driving will sometimes constitute a temporary license to allow you to get your affairs in order. Upon the temporary driver’s license expires, your license may be considered revoked or suspended.
Should you be subsequently caught illegally driving on a suspended or restricted license, you will be subject to additional penalties and fines.
