Citation

Morgan WHD. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 1982; 1982: 43-47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

Roadside breath testing in Northern Ireland is carried out using mobile vans referred to as Accident Prevention Units which are part of a wider program to reduce road accidents. When in the course of carrying out other functions, the police officer considers a driver has consumed alcohol, he may require a breath test using the Alcometer. These breath tests have been used continuously since October 1968 (except for a brief period of suspension in 1971-72). To ensure the legislation is enforced correctly and the same procedures are used in every case "authorized constables" are issued printed procedure forms. This breath testing procedure has operated very effectively for the last ten years and has been accepted by the general public.