Drink drivers face swifter justice with new roadside breathalysers
Drink drivers are to face swifter justice thanks to new roadside breathalyser technology that will allow police to gather on-the-spot proof.
Mobile evidential breath tests will allow police to gather early evidence of drink driving, by taking a breath sample from suspect drivers at the roadside. The instant test means they will not need to be taken back to a police station to obtain evidence as is currently the case.
It will mean those marginally over the drink drive limit will not have extra time to ‘sober up’ and stand a chance of passing a later test at the station.
It will also free up crucial police time and resources.
As part of a continued crackdown on those motorists who choose to drink and drive, the government is committing £350,000 for a competition which will see companies bring the new mobile breathalyser to market.
Roads Minister Jesse Norman said:
''The drink drive limit has helped to give us one of the safest road networks in the world but there is always more we can do.
This new mobile breathalyser technology will enable the police to enforce the alcohol more rigorously limit on those who still choose to drive after drinking, putting others at risk.''
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