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DISPOSABLE CHEMICAL BREATHTAKER 0.5G
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Disposable chemical breathalyzer NF 0.5G without balloon
What is it for?
The breathalyzer is not intended to measure the precise level of alcohol in the air, and therefore in the blood. Its purpose is to carry out screenings by the police or oneself to know whether the person is fit to drive or not.
In the event that the test is positive, law enforcement will use a breathalyzer to measure the precise blood alcohol level.
Not to be confused with the Breathalyzer
The breathalyzer is the only legal instrument to measure the precise alcohol level in exhaled air for legal action. Used by law enforcement, it must be reliable, accurate, follow the AFNOR NF X 20 701 standard and be checked once a year for the test to be valid.
Its characteristics
- For experienced drivers
- Detection threshold: 0.25mg/l of expired air and 0.5g/l of blood
- Breathalyzer with disposable tip
- Packaged in an individual transparent bag with instructions provided.
- Single-use breathalyzer without balloon.
- Used in the context of road safety and the fight against drink driving
- Expiration date: approximately 18 months.
- Simple and quick blood alcohol level check.
The 2 types of breathalyzers
There are 2 types breathalyzers. The chemical breathalyzer assimilated to the balloon, and can only be used once.
The electronic breathalyzer can be 2 classes.
- Class 1: Very reliable, accurate and expensive.
- Class 2: more common and as reliable as a chemical breathalyzer .
Is the breathalyzer mandatory in the vehicle?
This device is considered mandatory in all motor vehicles by a decree published in the Official Journal on Thursday, March 1, 2012. However, non-possession is not punishable according to another decree published in the Official Journal on Friday, March 1, 2013. It is nevertheless advisable to have at least 1 in the vehicle.
Self-screening and EAD systems
Road safety considers that chemical breathalyzer Or electronic is a great way to self-screen to see if you can drive or not.
In addition, establishments open at night and authorized to serve alcohol between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. are now required to provide NF-certified breathalyzers. Since July 1, 2015, the blood alcohol limit is of 0.2g/L blood for young drivers on probation and less than 0.5g/L blood for the experienced.
Reminder
Please note that...
Before using a breathalyzer disposable , you should know that consuming 1 additional glass of alcohol causes an increase in blood alcohol level of approximately 0.25 g/L. However, the assimilation of alcohol molecules by the body can be slow or fast depending on physical parameters. The increase in blood alcohol level continues until approximately 60 minutes after consuming the last glass.
Most of the time, the effects of alcohol molecules have not really dissipated despite popular belief: having a breathalyzer will prevent irreparable damage.
Why this regulation?
The regulations for the alcohol level accepted was voluntarily arranged for young drivers to follow up on the measure of July 1, 2015: they are the leading cause of death and disability for 18-25 year olds and in ¼ of collisions the alcohol level is excessive.
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DISPOSABLE CHEMICAL BREATHTAKER 0.5G
Sale price1.50 €
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