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How a Breathalyzer Works

Technically, Breathalyzer is a proprietary name for piece of testing equipment that determines blood alcohol concentration (BAC). There are two other types of devices that measure BAC, Intoxilyzer and Alcosensor, and they work differently than the Breathalyzer. This article will explain how each one works. All three devices require a person to exhale into them. That is because they all work on the same principle of testing, which... (posted by alcoholalert 5 years 263 days ago.)

The Controversy Over Roadside Field Sobriety Tests

Roadside field sobriety tests (FSTs), developed at the behest of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are commonly employed by police officers during DUI stops to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. FSTs generally consist of a battery of three to five exercises, such as walking and turning in a different direction, standing on one leg, nystagmus (using the... (posted by alcoholalert 5 years 278 days ago.)

Can You Beat the Breathalyzer?

If you are ever suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and pulled over by the police, you may be given a Breathalyzer test, which will be used to determine the level of alcohol concentration in your bloodstream. This device used by law enforcement, is portable, reasonably accurate, and gives almost immediate results. Given the dire consequences drivers face if they fail such a test... (posted by alcoholalert 5 years 294 days ago.)