[eye30]

I thought I had posted this before but doesn't come up when I do a search.  I know.  Someone will find it now!!!!

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A new law has come into force in France making it compulsory for drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their vehicles or risk an on-the-spot fine.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18662555

[Shambles]

Yep - twas part of another thread

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=15149.msg166963#msg166963

Mixed feelings as to whether it's a good idea or not

[asathorny]

I thought I had posted this before but doesn't come up when I do a search.  I know.  Someone will find it now!!!!

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A new law has come into force in France making it compulsory for drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their vehicles or risk an on-the-spot fine.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18662555

and don't forget to immobilize the POI's on yer Sat Nav also....  cos that's illegal too.   I think that was mentioned in the other thread also, but since your memory is failing, no harm repeating it   

[eye30]

Yep - twas part of another thread

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=15149.msg166963#msg166963

Mixed feelings as to whether it's a good idea or not

I knew I'd seen it before AND I posted it   

[Doggie 1]

The problem with this is that all of those breathalyzer kits will be uncalibrated.
Units used by police are approved units that are constantly and regularly calibrated to ensure accuracy.
How will they get around the inevitable cases where someone tests themselves which shows them to be under, then they drive, get picked up and they are actually over?
It opens up a can of worms IMO.
I guess as a guide it can help, providing drivers don't take the readings as gospe.
The preliminary units used by police at the side of the road are also just a guide as to whether a driver's BAC may be over the legal limit but it is the actual Breathalyzer or Drager unit which is the one enforceable by law.

[Dazzler]

Thanks  for that Dave 

[Phil №❶]

Forgetting calibration issues. The can of worms would certainly be opened. If the limit is .05 then I guess the only way for it to be useful, would be to advise no driving at .03 or above. It's quite possible for people's blood alcohol to be on the rise for some time after the last drink is consumed.