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Monday, December 6, 2010

Snohomish County DUI Attorney: Things that can render false BAC readings

There are a number of substances or techniques that can supposedly "fool" a breathalyzer (i.e., generate a lower blood alcohol content).
A 2003 episode of the popular science television show MythBusters tested a number of methods that supposedly allow a person to fool a breathalyzer test. The methods tested included breath mints, onions, denture cream, mouthwash, pennies and batteries; all of these methods proved ineffective. The show noted that using items such as breath mints, onions, denture cream and mouthwash to cover the smell of alcohol may fool a person, but, since they will not actually reduce a person's BAC, there will be no effect on a breathalyzer test regardless of the quantity used. Pennies supposedly produce a chemical reaction, while batteries supposedly create an electrical charge, yet neither of these methods affected the breathalyzer results.
WATCH THIS BLOG IN THE WEEKS AHEAD FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR STUDY REGARDING THE INTERACTION OF FOOD AND FALSE POSITIVE READINGS ON THE BAC MACHINE.

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