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Would a reputable British breathalyser, such as the Alcosense Elite, obviate the need to purchase multiple French breathalysers in the light of recently introduced legislation in France?
In my police service we often turned away those who called at the police station wanting a breath test before they drove their car. The reason we refused was because a breath test only deals with your...
I am going to France with my son who will be driving his own car. He is inclined to dismiss the legal requirements regarding items of kit to carry. Would you enlighten him please for my peace of mind.
Where can I buy a breathalyser approved for use in France?
Now that it is a legal requirement in France to carry, at all times, a couple of self testing breathalyser kits in your vehicle, is it possible to carry, instead, one of the 'alcosense' re-usable breathalisers?...
Which personal breathalyser do you recommend to comply with the new French law, at minimum cost?
An advert for the AlcoSense Elite breathalyser in the Telegraph Shop section in Motoring states "Four pints of beer in the evening could put you over the limit until 11am.” Where can this super mega-strength...
Is there an alcohol test meter you would recommend, please? I seem to remember there was one described in your column only a few weeks ago. What was that one, please, and is it the one you would recommend...
In relation to your reply about home breathalysers, your readers should be aware that such kits are prone to false negatives (and false positives for that matter). Irrespective of what concoctions you...
As a family we have always been aware that drinking and driving don’t mix. A family member will give up drinking for the evening and ferry us about. Recently my daughter was stopped by the police and given...