Driving under the influence of alcohol - an excusefor the traffic police to fine the driver and even take away his rights. But not always alcohol testers used by the traffic police, show the correct results when analyzing the presence of alcohol in the blood. What do the representatives of law enforcement agencies use today and what is the error of these devices?
Under the letter of the law
We should note right away that representatives of the traffic policehave the right to conduct a survey of drivers on the basis of a law that regulates both the procedure itself, and standards, and the requirements for the instruments used. The legislation is also regulated by the alcohol testers used by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate: they must be from the state register and are allowed to work for such purposes. It is noteworthy that each region uses its alcohol testers.
As for the maximum allowable concentrationof ethyl alcohol in the blood, the total error in the measurement by alkotester should be 0.16 mg per 1 liter of exhaled air, or 0.3 ppm of alcohol in the blood. We offer an overview of the most popular models of alcohol testers, which are widely used by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate in Russia.
Lion Alcolmeter 500
Which breathalyzer uses the traffic police?The devices, as we have already said, are many. One of the compact and practical models is the Lion Alcolmeter 500. It has a menu in Russian, a graphic display, a touch detector. The meter is able to show the accuracy of the alcohol level to 0.95 mg / l, thus automatically eliminating the intake of air masses. Among the distinguishing features of this model can be identified:
• saving up to 3000 test results in the device memory;
• the ability to connect to a computer to save the results;
• possibility of connecting the device to the printer;
• powered by batteries, which can be changed.
These alcohol testers used by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate can be used for medical examination of drivers, including before flights.
Lion Alcolmeter SD-400
In this series are presented the alcometers of the lastachievements, and in the basic model there is a screening tester that guarantees the accuracy of the measuring device. Among the advantages of this device can be identified:
• high sensitivity of the sensor;
• accuracy of measurements;
• automation of testing;
• Portability.
After measurement, the results are displayed on the display, and the exhalation parameters are automatically monitored. The internal memory of the device is enough for 500 measurements.
Alcotest 6510
Which breathalyzer uses the traffic police most often?One of the high-tech devices is Alcotest 6510, which is equipped with an electrochemical sensor and has a high selectivity for alcohol, showing a quick reaction. Convenient in handling at the expense of small sizes - the tester can be safely put in a shirt pocket. The Alcotest 6510 is controlled by just one button, and two more buttons allow you to perform the correct, and most importantly, quick setup of the device. The mouthpiece of a special shape is easy to install, even if the lighting level is not the best.
PRO-100
These Chinese breathalyzers used by the traffic police,are issued in several modifications and refer to devices that are allowed to be used in the territory of Russia. This analyzer conducts a non-contact sampling to obtain a preliminary result without the cost of replaceable mouthpieces. The driver exhales at a distance of 3 cm, and the inspector makes a manual sampling. To accurately measure the alcohol content, the tester should be used with plastic mouthpieces.
This breathalyzer is certified by the State Traffic Safety Inspectoratereceives along with a wireless miniature thermal printer, print the results on which it is possible on thermal paper immediately after the survey. The printout will contain information about the name of the device, its serial number, the date of the last correction of the indication, the number of the test, the date and time of its conduct.
"Jupiter"
This professional breathalyzer is manufactured inRussia and allows for rapid measurement of alcohol concentration in exhaled air. This device can be used to monitor traffic safety. Depending on the modification, the device is delivered with or without an external or built-in printer. To date, very often uses this breathalyzer traffic police. Feedback about the model speaks about the convenience of the touch screen, which gives the user all the necessary information, the simplicity of the menu and settings. Among the advantages is the presence of a printer in more advanced models.
«Alcotest-203»
This is one of the cheapest devices thatare used for the survey of drivers. With its help, you can measure the level of alcohol in the blood and establish the concentration of its vapors in the air, which the driver exhales. This is a compact and compact device that consumes very little power and is economical. Despite the affordable price, the device is able to check up to 7000 people for a year. Let's also note that once a year the testing of alcohol testers of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate is carried out.
DriveSafe II
It is an affordable model that is differentease of use, but subject to a number of rules. Among the advantages of this device traffic police officers note the accuracy and convenience, speed and reliability of the indications - the error is up to 5%. And you can operate the device in all weather conditions. This alkotester can be used for personal self-monitoring, as well as for inspecting drivers.
AlcoHunter Professional X
Breathalyzer used by GIBDD, errorhave different, but this model is able to determine the content of alcohol in the blood, even in extremely low doses. The introduction of a special complex anti-deception system contributes to the fact that there is no need for frequent calibrations, and the results will be highly accurate. The new model is capable of:
- measure ultra-small doses of alcohol concentration;
- work in a wide range of measurements;
- guarantee 100% accurate results.
«Dingo A-071»
What kind of alcohol testers does the traffic police use?Among popular models it is possible to note the convenient device "Dingo A-071". It is compact in size and guarantees high-precision measurements due to the presence of a high-quality semiconductor sensor. Breathalyzer determines the concentration of ethanol in the blood and in 2 seconds displays the results, which are displayed on the indicator. Among the merits of this model, traffic police officers say:
- high accuracy of measurements in two ways: through the mouthpiece or without it;
- control of the expiration of the exhalation: the breathalyzer will show really correct results, since he has the function of controlling the expiratory exhaust;
- the Russian-speaking menu;
- the possibility of alternative nutrition;
- simplicity of service.
These professional devices can be used in the rapid control of the driver's condition.
"STSI-02"
It is a professional breathalyzer thatIt is designed for mass checks. Thanks to the spectrometric sensor, the highest reliability of the readings is maintained while maintaining the test speed, and the device is able to react to ethanol vapor without attention to other impurities. The tester is able to work continuously for 8 hours. The most important advantage of the model is the approval of the Ministry of Health, therefore it is widely used at official surveys. The device is easy to use: all messages are displayed, just follow them. The exhalation should last about 6 seconds, so that the test is correct.
How and when is it applied?
According to the rules of the road, an employeeThe DPS has the right to stop the driver and not only to check the documents, but also to test with an alkotester. In this case, drivers should remember that breathing is necessary only in a special device that has an electronic display and can print out the received indications. The use of the Breathalyzer is performed as follows:
• the police officer informs the driver about how the survey will be conducted;
• the driver is presented with a certificate that shows the conformity of the device used with the norms and requirements of the GOST;
• The driver must ensure that the device is in a complete package.
The check is carried out only when two witnesses with documents confirming their identity are present. In other options, the police are illegal.
What is the error?
Of course, breathalyzers are modern instruments,which have unique properties. But it's far from always the correct thing that shows the Breathalyzer of the traffic police, since one must remember about the error. And even the most expensive device can give an error, and permissible deviations can always be found in the technical passport. Accuracy of the device shows for various reasons. For example, it can react to strongly smelling substances or non-alcoholic components. Errors in the readings may occur due to improper operation of the device:
• the mouthpiece was blown after smoking;
• The permissible temperature regime was not observed (high or low air temperature precludes the use of an alkotester).
The permissible error of the Breathalyzer is 10% maximum, therefore during the medical examination the air is taken from the driver twice.
We described the most popular models of alcohol testers,which are used on the territory of Russia, and talked about how to behave to the driver in the event that a police officer plans to check it for the presence of alcohol in the blood. But best of all do not drive, having drunk: so you will avoid a possible dangerous situation on the road and be calm for yourself and others.
