Random breath tests for drivers

Written by Admin on October 18th 2008

It has been reported in the media today that drivers could soon be breathalysed at random and anyone even close to the limit will stand a much greater chance of being convicted. This all comes about under new plans to give police more power to tackle the problem of drink driving.

There idea is to increase the number of breath tests given to deter motorists from thinking that its ok to have just that extra drink.

The new roadside breathalyser is said to be provide instant evidence, which will remove the need for the police to take suspected drink drivers back to the station for further tests.

It was also reported that anyone who is just a small amount over the limit will no longer be able to demand a second test from a doctor or nurse. The reason behind this is probably because any delay in obtaining that second sample can allow drivers alcohol levels to drop.

Police will be able stop and test anyone if they have a “reasonable suspicion” that the person is drink-driving, some areas will even set up roadblocks on roads to check all drivers where there is a history of drink driving.