ACS DRIVESAFE - Interpreting Breath Test Results

INSTRUCTION MANUAL8 DRIVESAFE 9
SIGNIFICANCE OF BREATH TEST
RESULTS
The results of breath analysis are presented digitally
and may be interpreted as follows. The following chart
indicates BrAC in the measuring units of mg/L.
BrAC mg/L SIGNIFICANCE
0.05
Not associated with a positive measure of
alcohol
0.10 Not indicative of alcohol consumption
0.25
Positive alcohol control and unsafe to drive
a vehicle
0.40
High alcohol level in the body and dangerous
to drive a vehicle
BrAC readings up to 0.05 mg/L may appear from
naturally occurring substances in the body and are not
associated with a positive measure of alcohol.
Readings up to 0.10 mg/L may occur from alcohol
contamination from foods, beverages or medicines and
are not indicative of alcohol consumption.
Readings of 0.25 mg/L and greater are indicative of a
level of alcohol at which it is unsafe to drive a vehicle,
andmayleadtoatrafcviolation.
Readings of 0.40 mg/L and greater are indicative of a
level of alcohol at which it is dangerous to drive a vehicle,
and may lead to a criminal charge.