Alcometer (noun):
1. A device used to measure the concentration of alcohol in a person’s breath or blood, typically employed by law enforcement agencies to determine if an individual is driving under the influence of alcohol.
2. Also known as a breathalyzer, an alcometer works by analyzing the amount of alcohol present in a person’s breath sample or blood sample, providing an accurate reading of their blood alcohol content (BAC).
3. Alcometers are designed to ensure public safety by assisting in the detection of impaired drivers, helping to enforce legal limits on alcohol consumption while operating vehicles. They are commonly used during traffic stops, sobriety checkpoints, and other situations where alcohol impairment is suspected.
An alcometer is a device used to measure the alcohol content in a person’s breath. It is commonly used by law enforcement officers to determine if a person is driving under the influence of alcohol. The results of an alcometer test can be used as evidence in legal proceedings, such as DUI cases. The accuracy and reliability of alcometer tests may be subject to legal scrutiny, and the use of alcometers is regulated by laws and regulations in many jurisdictions.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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