Drivers
will need to carry a breathalyser in France
New
laws in France will make the equipment compulsory for all cars
on French roads from 1st July 2012, with anyone caught without
the equipment facing an 11 euro (£9.30) fine.
Change of
law in France bans GPS devices that warn of speed cameras
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John Cumming spotted this news item in the Daily
Telegraph on Saturday 25th February 2012 noting
"the law is changing in France on 1st July
2012 when it will be a requirement to carry a breathalyser
kit in the car when travelling in France."
The Daily Telegraph report
says "anyone caught without the equipment faces
an 11 euro (£9.30) fine."
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Several
low cost breathalysers are available including
the Alcosense Lite Pocket Breathalyser recognised
by WHATCAR? magazine as the best breathalyser
under £40. It's available from various
suppliers including Halfords at £38.99
but the online customer reviews are mixed.
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A much less expensive "one use"
test kit is the Morning After Breathalyser
also available from Halfords at only £2.00.
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So if it is simply compliance you are seeking
then buying one of |
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a multi or single use kits and popping it
in the glovebox seems to be sufficient. Halfords'
website |
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