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Kiowa County Press: More than half of Colorado drivers refuse toxicology tests after DUI arrests

Handcuffs, car keys and an alcoholic drink
Media Coverage Colorado
May 17, 2025

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new public awareness campaign to educate drivers on the consequences of refusing toxicology tests following a DUI arrest.

Kiowa County Press (Eads, CO)

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