Ridge v. Director of Revenue

ANTHONY REX GABBERT, Judge.

The Director of Revenue appeals the circuit court’s judgment reinstating the driver’s license of Jerry Ridge, Jr. The Director raises one point on appeal. The Director argues that the court erred in reinstating Ridge’s driving privileges because Ridge’s statement to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper that he did not want to take a chemical blood test constituted a refusal. We affirm.

Factual Background

On August 5, 2012, Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Derek Mason stopped the vehicle driven by Ridge because Mason noticed Ridge’s vehicle commit a lane…