Caren21
New Member
Hi
My husband was recently stopped by the Police after leaving a public house and had to provide a breath test.
He did as he was asked and blew clear but the Police officer said that as they could smell alcohol they would get him to blow again using another machine. The 2nd machine didn't register so they proceeded to call in 2 more police response units, which in my opinion is a complete waste of resources, and carried out another test which he failed on and was then taken to the station.
Because blew clear with the first test are they legally allowed to request another one? I was under the impression that if you blew clear then you go on your way.
My husband did blow over and will admit this in court and take his punishment but for peace of mind I want to know if they should have continued after he blew clear.
Thanks.
My husband was recently stopped by the Police after leaving a public house and had to provide a breath test.
He did as he was asked and blew clear but the Police officer said that as they could smell alcohol they would get him to blow again using another machine. The 2nd machine didn't register so they proceeded to call in 2 more police response units, which in my opinion is a complete waste of resources, and carried out another test which he failed on and was then taken to the station.
Because blew clear with the first test are they legally allowed to request another one? I was under the impression that if you blew clear then you go on your way.
My husband did blow over and will admit this in court and take his punishment but for peace of mind I want to know if they should have continued after he blew clear.
Thanks.