A new law has gone into effect in France requiring every driver to carry two breathalyzer devices in their vehicle at all times. The government is hoping to reduce the number of deaths related to drunk driving by encouraging drivers to test themselves if they think they’ve had too much to drink.
The new law, which applies to tourists as well as residents of France, started on July 1, though there will reportedly be a four month grace period in order to further educate drivers. As of November 1, police will fine drivers 11 euros if a vehicle isn’t equipped with the devices.
In France, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while driving is 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, or 0.05. In Canada, the limit is 0.08, though that number can change depending on the province and the age of the driver. In Ontario for instance, all drivers 21 years of age and under must have zero blood alcohol content at all times when operating a vehicle.
The Daily Mail says two types of breathalyzer kits have been approved for use in vehicles. One is a “blow-in-the-bag” kit that costs about three euros, while a digital version costs upward of 100 euros.
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