Areaux v. Department of Public Safety

MORIAL, Judge.

Andrew Areaux was arrested on June 30, 1973 and charged with several driving violations including driving while intoxicated. He refused to submit to the intoxi-meter test (alcohol analysis) which is administered pursuant to the implied consent statute. LSA-R.S. 32:661 et seq.1

The Department of Public Safety mailed to plaintiff via certified mail its “Official Notification of Withdrawal of Motor Vehicle Privileges,” dated July 18, 1973, which stated: “Your License Has Been Suspended * * * Refused Alcohol, Analysis * * *This notification further informed the plaintiff that “unless…