The Minister of the Interior is awaiting the conclusions of a report on the subject. In the meantime, the obligation to have an erythylotest in vehicles is postponed “sine die”.
While awaiting the conclusions of a working group of the National Road Safety Council (CNSR), the Minister of the Interior announced that he postponed “sine die” the obligation to have a breathalyzer in cars.
Since July 1, 2012, motorists were required to have breathalyzers in vehicles. On several occasions, the public authorities have postponed the dates of application of sanctions in the event of non-compliance with the law. A hesitation linked in particular to supply disruptions among manufacturers but also to doubts about the reliability of these products. One in two breathalyzer models is faulty, according to a recent survey carried out by the monthly Que Choisir. The devices in question indicated a blood alcohol level below the legal limit when it exceeded it. In addition, some would present a potential health hazard.
Since July 1, 2012, motorists were required to have breathalyzers in vehicles. On several occasions, the public authorities have postponed the dates of application of sanctions in the event of non-compliance with the law. A hesitation linked in particular to supply disruptions among manufacturers but also to doubts about the reliability of these products. One in two breathalyzer models is faulty, according to a recent survey carried out by the monthly Que Choisir. The devices in question indicated a blood alcohol level below the legal limit when it exceeded it. In addition, some would present a potential health hazard.
Elsewhere, Manuel Valls announced an 8% drop in the number of road fatalities in 2012 compared to 2011, or 318 lives saved. This corresponds to 3,645 people killed, said the minister who presented the annual report of road accidents. It is, he added, “the lowest level” since 1948, when the deaths began to be officially counted.
