Does radio frequency interference or electromagnetic interference affect Virginia's EC/IR II?

The EC/IR II is advertised as not being affected by RFI or EMI. Unfortunately, that is not correct. While the Fuel Cell (EC) component is...

In a 65mph zone in Virginia, you are commiting reckless driving by speed at 81mph or faster.

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The Intoxilyzer 5000 (I5000) relied upon infrared (IR) to determine the breath alcohol content. The EC/IR II relies upon a fuel cell (EC) to...

Can the preliminary breath tester be used in Virginia to establish probable cause to arrest?

Absolutely! If you blow into the hand held breath tester, also called the preliminary breath tester, and it shows positive for any alcohol that is...

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Speeding is NOT a clue or cue of impaired driving. The speed limits are set to allow safe handling by an average driver. NHTSA recognized...

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Does Virginia's new evidentiary breath tester have the ability to discern between Diabetics and Drunks?

NO. Diabetics produce isopropanol in certain stages of the disease. The EC/IR II thinks this isopropranol is ethanol (drinking alcohol) and...

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DUI probation under Virginia law, violation, underage possession, penalty

The underage possession charge will be considered a violation of your probation for the DUI. The Court could very well have you serve some or all...

What is the new evidentiary breath machine that Virginia chose and how is it different from the previous device?

In April, 2008, Virginia chose to go with the cheapest breath box available, the EC/IR II. The EC/IR II was originally intended to perform two...

If I have been stopped for possible DUI should I do the field tests?

You should always refuse the field tests. "I do not consent to these tests." Most sober people fail these tests. I have seen a number of people...

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Should I blow into the hand held preliminary breath tester in Virginia?

You should never blow into the hand held breath tester in Virginia. These gadgets are notoriously unreliable and can be adjusted upwards by merely...

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