George A. Vargo v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue appeals the trial court’s judgment reinstating George Vargo’s driving privileges after they were revoked due to Vargo’s refusal to submit to a breathalyzer. We reverse and remand to restore the revocation.

Background

On December 1, 2012, in St. Charles County, Trooper Jordan Hilliard followed a pick-up truck driven by Mr. Vargo for approximately two and a half miles before pulling him over for expired license plate tags. The tags had expired the previous day (November 30). Once stopped, Trooper Hilliard asked Vargo if he had had anything to drink that evening. Vargo…