One of the ingredients in the mouthwash can cause serious problems for drivers, who must repeat the tests to avoid fines
Since the beginning of December the
breath analysis checks They are increasingly common on Spanish roads. With the arrival of Christmas, company dinners and the Constitution Bridge, traffic cops are increasing their vigilance because of the festivities and the increase in movements.
However, it is not difficult to get there
false positives in the breathalyzer and one of the causes of this can be the
mouthwash. And it is that it is very common that mouthwash is one of the ingredients
alcoholan amount sufficient to exceed the limit of 0.25 milligrams per liter.
Although the mouthwash is not swallowed, the exhaled air does contain alcohol when checked and this can give a positive result in the breathalyzer that Guardia Civil agents use for these measurements.
If this happens,
the test must be repeated a second time and if it continues to test positive, it is necessary to do a contrast test in the hospital, as a blood test is performed.
Despite the fact that the alcohol percentage can be quadrupled in a first test, the problem usually disappears in the second, as the effect of the mouthwash lasts for a maximum of 10 or 15 minutes. Therefore, we may be able to get rid of the blood test and the time involved.
Source: La Verdad
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