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SAMIAM · 08-09-2009, 05:17 PM

If you ever get stopped....I would demand a blood test.Wouldn't go near a breathalizer with a ten foot pole. I own one and we use it to check friends and family anytime we are having a few,just for chuckles (and safety). While it is reliable,there are many factors that you must consider.Even after one drink you can be over the limit if the test is administered within 1/2 hour or so.Also,you have dentures or even a partial,the alcohol remains in your mouth for longer periods.Mouthwash registers,as well.
Last.....the limit of .08 is,in my opinion,nowhere near being drunk.One night,with a designated driver, we went out for dinner with friends on a sat.
I drank two beers durring the afternoon 5pm to about 6.30.I had a glass of red wine before dinner and two more with dinner.Sounds like alot of boozing..but we having fun withn friends and when I got home at 10pm I blew a staggering .11.I am 6'2' and weigh 225.....I did not even feel buzzed with 5 drinks in 5 hours and a big meal under my belt, I would have bet anything that I was ok to drive.
I think that many DWI's are the result of people who have had very little to drink,feel fine but get bagged in a road check or maybe they swerved a little while fooling with the radio.
My advice.......don't trust the way you feel....don't drive if you've had a few because some breathalizers are probably even more sensitive than mine.

08-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,909 Thanks: 337 Thanked 1,686 Times in 592 Posts	If you ever get stopped....I would demand a blood test.Wouldn't go near a breathalizer with a ten foot pole. I own one and we use it to check friends and family anytime we are having a few,just for chuckles (and safety). While it is reliable,there are many factors that you must consider.Even after one drink you can be over the limit if the test is administered within 1/2 hour or so.Also,you have dentures or even a partial,the alcohol remains in your mouth for longer periods.Mouthwash registers,as well. Last.....the limit of .08 is,in my opinion,nowhere near being drunk.One night,with a designated driver, we went out for dinner with friends on a sat. I drank two beers durring the afternoon 5pm to about 6.30.I had a glass of red wine before dinner and two more with dinner.Sounds like alot of boozing..but we having fun withn friends and when I got home at 10pm I blew a staggering .11.I am 6'2' and weigh 225.....I did not even feel buzzed with 5 drinks in 5 hours and a big meal under my belt, I would have bet anything that I was ok to drive. I think that many DWI's are the result of people who have had very little to drink,feel fine but get bagged in a road check or maybe they swerved a little while fooling with the radio. My advice.......don't trust the way you feel....don't drive if you've had a few because some breathalizers are probably even more sensitive than mine.