“Breathalyzer Buying Guide: 9 Things You Should Know About Personal Breathalyzers”
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Pocket Breathalyzer
Choosing a pocket breathalyzer can be a tough decision. Accuracy and value are both important factors. Research several different kinds before making a breathalyzer purchase. There are many options available. First, you must decide whether you want a keychain breathalyzer, a pocket breathalyzer or a professional breathalyzer. Each offers its own advantages and disadvantages.
Keychain or pocket breathalyzers are inexpensive, lightweight and easily portable. But be aware that the results may not be as accurate as a professional law enforcement device, putting you at risk for a DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrest. Studies have shown that muscle coordination is affected at BAC levels as low as 0.04%. If you blow a 0.04% or above on a keychain or pocket breathalyzer, you should use caution and not get behind the wheel. Being even this close to the legal limit does not leave room for error. As always, the best solution is to never drink and drive to begin with.
Reading customer reviews and product testing results online, as well as looking for government agency support can be very helpful when choosing either a keychain or a pocket breathalyzer. For example, it is a legal requirement that all breathalyzers sold to consumers in the US be certified by the Food and Drug Administration FDA (FDA). FDA certification is a good indication that these breathalyzers are regulated, monitored and safe. Many breathalyzers, however, are sold illegally in the US because they do not have FDA certification. Department of Transportation (DOT) approval is required for all breathalyzers used by law enforcement, but FDA certification is still required for all breathalyzers sold to consumers. The FDA requirements for breathalyzer certification are in place to assure that breathalyzers are safe for consumers to use, whereas the DOT is concerned with breathalyzer accuracy in a legal setting.
Regardless of which type of breathalyzer you choose, be sure it is tested, accurate and FDA certified. While these safeguards are not a guarantee, it could help you choose the most accurate breathalyzer for the best value.
