In Car Breathalyzer
The in car breathalyzer can be a valuable tool to those who are frequently in trouble for drinking and driving. There are times when they are a court ordered necessity, giving you no choice of whether you have one installed or not. These are frequently used for repeat offenders and may even disable the car if the reading is higher than the legal limit in your state. But, there are people who choose to have these installed in their car on their own, a preventive device used to make sure that you are not drinking and driving, putting yourself in jeopardy of fines and potential jail time. There are other consequences of drunk driving that you should consider. When you weigh the cost of these devices against the possibilities of what might happen, you might find that you are coming out ahead.
Drunk driving is one of the most serious problems on the highways these days and can lead to more than just a little bit of inconvenience. Families are destroyed, cars and driver’s licenses can get taken away, jobs get lost. Insurance rates go up when you have a drunk driving record. In some cases, you may have to buy a specialized type of insurance rather than just what you have normally been buying. All of these things can make a serious impact in your life and in the lives of others.
There are a number of different types of in car breathalyzers that you can buy and install but most of them work in much the same way: they are connect to your ignition and will not start until a breath sample is given. If there is a certain level of alcohol detected, the car will not start at all. In the case of court ordered breathalyzers, a report will be kept so that your behavior is monitored. You may also keep records when you have a voluntary one installed. This can be valuable if you are trying to keep track of a family member who may have problems with drinking and driving.
There has been some discussion that all cars will have the in dash breathalyzer as mandatory equipment. Critics have said that this is not fair to those that have never been convicted of drinking and driving or any other driving related offenses. Proponents of the proposal say that it will serve as prevention and will protect the car owner if they allow someone else, like a teenager, drive their car at some point. Until a decision is made, there remains the option of having an in car breathalyzer installed if it is deemed necessary.
