In-car Breathalysers to be Compulsory in Franc

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[Marmalade]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=236675
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[Sako]

if they want to reduce the number of drink drivers in France they really need to remove the French!

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[Rogerborg]

[Marmalade]

They should give knife guards to all potential stabbing offenders, so they can put the guard on to stop them killing someone.


If people drink drive they will drink drive, having a tester will do sod all.
What kind of doped up paradise do politicians live in to think that this kind of thing will make any difference at all?
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[Andy_Pagin]

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[supZ]

how on earth is having a random throwaway breathalyser in the car going to reduce the amount of drink drivers??

this would only make a modicum of sense if the thing was wired into the ignition and the car would only start if a clear sample of breath was given

dingbats
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[The Tot]

I keep one on my car - one of the mid range alcosense jobbies! It gives that reassurance that even when you're hung over to the hilt, you know, technically you're legal to drive. Wait til 12 after plenty of water and a fry up and you're fine.

I used it a lot over the christmas/new years since I had to take mates back home in the morning etc. Turns out I don't drink as much as I used to.

And, whilst not as accurate as police units (mine gives a +/- 0.2 BAC accuracy - 0.8 is legal), I don't drive unless it reads LO (or is it 00). If you blow a 0.6, the device emits a car crash sound and flashes. The game we were playing over christmas was how quickly could you get legally over the drink drive limit (before walking to the pub from the flat).. the answer was a couple of modestly sized jaeger bombs.. or in my mates case, a bottle of bulmers. Mouthwash sets off false positives.

Anyway, back to thread, it's always a good idea to keep one in the car anyway because if you do frequently go on binge benders, the peace of mind is certainly a lot better than going to work on monday and failing a drugs and alcohol test, forcing you to take the bus or worst still, losing your job!
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[The Tot]

I keep one on my car - one of the mid range alcosense jobbies! It gives that reassurance that even when you're hung over to the hilt, you know, technically you're legal to drive. Wait til 12 after plenty of water and a fry up and you're fine.

I used it a lot over the christmas/new years since I had to take mates back home in the morning etc. Turns out I don't drink as much as I used to.

And, whilst not as accurate as police units (mine gives a +/- 0.2 BAC accuracy - 0.8 is legal), I don't drive unless it reads LO (or is it 00). If you blow a 0.6, the device emits a car crash sound and flashes. The game we were playing over christmas was how quickly could you get legally over the drink drive limit (before walking to the pub from the flat).. the answer was a couple of modestly sized jaeger bombs.. or in my mates case, a bottle of bulmers. Mouthwash sets off false positives.

Anyway, back to thread, it's always a good idea to keep one in the car anyway because if you do frequently go on binge benders, the peace of mind is certainly a lot better than going to work on monday and failing a drugs and alcohol test, forcing you to take the bus or worst still, losing your job!
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[junglejim]

I don't think the issue of drink driving can ever be over played, and I speak as the victim of a drink driver

[Rogerborg]

How drunk? Because this law will only effect generally law abiding accidental edge cases, not determined pissheads.
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[Rogerborg]

Sadly it's not an offence to be in charge of a motor vehicle while incompetent, only to be caught after someone else has suffered the consequences of it.

I can't think of a solution other than regular re-tests - e.g. a brief (in)competency check, leading to a full re-test for a small minority - or fitting a Simon Says to every car, wired to the ignition.
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[pendulum]

"and these will be available at all channel crossings for around £1-£2. "...

Better be more accurate than the cheapo keyring breathaliser I was stupid enough to buy once. That would show amber or red when completely sober

[Rogerborg]

[Marmalade]

A revival as I'm looking to get myself compliant on bike and in van just in case plod do ask for these rare 'you must carry' items.

It seems that the law does apply to bikers as well, except moped riders.

You can't just go out and buy any old breathalyser, it has to be NF approved or you could still find an 11 euro fine coming your way

I've just ordered a twin pack which i'll keep in my euro grab bag until the expiry date and then replace it with another.

The legal bit https://www.frenchbreathalyzer.com/images/pdf/French%20Breathalyzer%20Decree.pdf