Department of Public Safety v. Bell

Pope, Chief Judge.

Appellee Brandy Lee Bell was arrested on October 1, 1993 for driving under the influence of alcohol in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391. At the time of her arrest, Bell received a Notice of Suspension which stated that her license would be suspended for a period of one year pursuant to OCGA § 40-5-67.1 (d) because of her refusal to take a breath alcohol test. Hearing procedures, outlined on the back of the Notice of Suspension, advised that in order to contest the suspension a written request for a hearing must be received within five calendar days or the right to a hearing…