My solicitor wants me assessed for the Alcohol Interlock Program but I take a range of drugs to treat blood pressure, depression and diabetes.
Lawyer Answers (1): Answers from lawyers are general preliminary responses. They are not formal legal advice and cannot taken account of all your circumstances. They do not create a lawyer–client relationship.
Answer by Graeme Morrison of Graeme Morrison Law, Wollongong NSW
- The program has been running since 2003 and so far there have been no known problems. However some medicines and products such as mouthwash may contain alcohol (ethanol).
- Users are advised to read labels and wait at least 10 minutes after using such products to avoid false readings.