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The law is complicated on this topic and it varies by region. I didn’t think this needed saying when I made the post, but this isnt an end all be all on the topic, it’s just something I found interesting & posted it to c/Today I Learned.
Don’t take legal advice from a Lemmy post. Talk to a lawyer.
The Purpose of Portable Breath Tests
Portable breath tests are commonly used by law enforcement officers to quickly estimate a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) at the scene of a suspected DUI offense. These handheld devices are designed to provide immediate results, helping officers in their decision-making process during a traffic stop or investigation.
It is essential to understand that a portable breath test is different from the more accurate breathalyzer devices used at police stations or during formal chemical testing. While portable breath tests can provide an initial indication of a person’s intoxication level, they should not be considered as wholly accurate or infallible.
https://rhilllaw.com/blog/2021/03/can-a-portable-breath-test-be-used-in-court/
In my country they are, as long as they passed a certification.
Sssh. Only America matters on the internet. /s
same here, and you have a blood check after to confirm the value if you’re positive on the
breathnalyzererjdeviceOver here breathalysers are admissible, but you can reject to use them. Police then has to decide wether to call a doctor to draw blood.
In my non-us country they are not, and nor are the portable drug wipes.
In my non-us country portable ones are not admissible. They take you to the station to blow into the big machine. You can refuse of course but that doesn’t lead to anything good.