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As part of the ongoing campaign against drink driving, the Police have released details of a recent study of “DIY” breath test kits. These devices, which have become increasingly popular over the last 12 months, range in price from as little as £3.50 to £16.00 and are intended to warn drivers on whether they are below the drink drive limit. However, the study suggests that of the devices tested, more than half were alleged to be inaccurate, indicating that a driver was safe when in fact the alcohol readings were above the legal limit. Further concerns were expressed as to the quality and longevity of the devices, which are currently unregulated.

Whilst the Police conceded that users of the devices did so with good intention, it was made clear that it would be unwise to rely upon same and certainly, it would not provide a defence in Court if a Police reading showed the driver was above the limit. Police are concerned that reliance upon such devices could provide drivers with a false sense of security and once again stressed that motorists should not drink any alcohol if intending to drive.

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