Do British-made breathalysers meet French legal requirements?

Would a reputable British breathalyser, such as the Alcosense Elite, obviate the need to purchase multiple French breathalysers in the light of recently introduced legislation in France?

When is the best time to do an accurate breath test?

In my police service we often turned away those who called at the police station wanting a breath test before they drove their car. The reason we refused was because a breath test only deals with your...

What items of kit are mandatory when driving in France

I am going to France with my son who will be driving his own car. He is inclined to dismiss the legal requirements regarding items of kit to carry. Would you enlighten him please for my peace of mind.

Where can I get a breathalyser for driving in France?

Where can I buy a breathalyser approved for use in France?

France and breathalysers

Now that it is a legal requirement in France to carry, at all times, a couple of self testing breathalyser kits in your vehicle, is it possible to carry, instead, one of the 'alcosense' re-usable breathalisers?...

Breathalysers in France - what do you recommend?

Which personal breathalyser do you recommend to comply with the new French law, at minimum cost?

How accurate are consumer breathalysers?

An advert for the AlcoSense Elite breathalyser in the Telegraph Shop section in Motoring states "Four pints of beer in the evening could put you over the limit until 11am.” Where can this super mega-strength...

Self-assessment

Is there an alcohol test meter you would recommend, please? I seem to remember there was one described in your column only a few weeks ago. What was that one, please, and is it the one you would recommend...

One for the road

In relation to your reply about home breathalysers, your readers should be aware that such kits are prone to false negatives (and false positives for that matter). Irrespective of what concoctions you...

Morning after pull

As a family we have always been aware that drinking and driving don’t mix. A family member will give up drinking for the evening and ferry us about. Recently my daughter was stopped by the police and given...