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Alcohol Breathalyser Single Pack (France compliant) in store at Poundland - Surprisingly for £1
Manufactured by Redline it is an old fashioned style blow in the bag and watch the crystals change colour type of breathalyser. Drink driving can never be condoned, now if there's any doubt you can check for the sake of a quid (significantly cheaper than a driving ban and/or prison)
I'm just posting the deal, not getting into an argument about the rights or wrongs of such a device.
Discovered in Poundland in the Metro Centre yesterday.
I'm just posting the deal, not getting into an argument about the rights or wrongs of such a device.
Discovered in Poundland in the Metro Centre yesterday.
What is the expiry date?
Good buy if it is an official product with a decent lead time.
Maybe worth checking if this was anyone's motivation for buying.
NOT correct you just won't face a fine (Or possibly be allowed to continue on your journey) They last 2 years.
I only say that because the guy in our lounge tonight is an (OFF DUTY) Gendarme and he says so - who are we to question a man with a gun? or maybe he's just pleased to see me.
Also check they have the NF symbol or they're not worth 'merde'.
It is still compulsory to carry a kit, but no fine will be imposed if you don't!
Read it here (from the AA website):
theaa.com/mot…tml
And this excerpt from the RAC website:
While driving in France you are required by law to carry the following items. Hefty on-the-spot fines can be issued for failing to carry specific items:
Reflective jackets (must be kept inside the vehicle, within reach)
Warning triangle (compulsory in every vehicle with 4 wheels or more)
Headlamp beam deflectors (Depending on your car, you will either need deflector stickers or have to adjust the beam manually)
Breathalysers/alcohol test (As of January 2013 the French government announced that the introduction of an €11 fine has been postponed indefinitely)
Yes you do. Read my post #5.
would rather go with that instead if your just doing it to check your self, better than a single use one
331339487052 (ebay number)
You don't need them at all, theres no fine or penalty for not having one.
Because laymen are renowned for their comprehensive knowledge of the law?
While a law without penalties seems a bit stupid, it's still a law none-the-less!
Or that you have two. Or you have a multiple use version. Or you replace it after you've used it but before you drive.
Only the English would obey a law that has no penalties
Police shouldn't insist on checking your engine bore size etc either but I've had it happen in the UK.
Source: theaa.com/mot…tml
I think the size of our prison population and crime rates are proof that the English aren't any more likely to follow laws than anyone else!
If you mean the law that required you to have 2 in your car, it has been abandoned.
always wanted to know what the limits are whether then alot lower then people think.
i gather these arent accurate. shame really
If you are a truck driver entering the UK from France, you are required to carry 'up-to' 10 illegal immigrants.
en.wikipedia.org/wik…fic
No, no, no! Only the fine element has been postponed (indefinitely).
The law requiring you to carry a workable breathalyser remains in force. If you use it to test yourself before you drive, you no longer have one - which is why the advice was (and is) to also have a spare.
Once again - read the advice from the AA and the RAC in post #5 above. Presumably they should know what they are talking about!
Buying two seems reasonable if you're planning to use one.
The alternative is to have one and never use it because you don't drink n drive. In which case you only have it to satisfy the law - it's non-functional.
Replacing it after using it but before you drive seems a bit weird - how do I get to a shop to replace it? What was the point of using it if I can't drive whatever the result?
It would be a bit weird - though it was on the assumption that these would be widely available. The first two options were obviously far more sensible!
Read above. You don't need a breathalyser when driving in France in a UK car.
It ain't worth the hassle of potentially ruining my holiday for £1 (or £2). Grow up guys and stop arguing over this. Its a good deal - if you like it then give heat if you don't move along - they is more to an evening that arguing ok HUKD.
True - as well as arguing over pointless trivia on HUKD there's also cat videos that won't watch themselves!
They can just keep your car there until you get one. Stupid - Yes, French - Yes