What is the procedure with regard to breath testing and being charged with drink-driving?
- A police officer can require a motorist who is driving or has been driving to undergo a breath test. The manner of driving is no longer an issue as the police have wide ranging powers to make motorists submit to a random breath test.
- If the breath test proves positive you would be arrested and taken to the nearest Breath Analysis Centre. This is usually a nearby police station.
- At the police station you will be required to provide a sample of your breath for analysis.
- If that is over the limit for your class of licence you will then be charged with a drink-driving offence.
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