The police here setup random checkpoints where they stop the random car for testing. First they make you speak into a device and say your name and address. If it detects alcohol on your breath, they ask you to pull over for another test. In that they use the same machine, but with a tube attached to it to test to see if you are over or under the limit. If you are under, they thank you for your time and you go on your merry way. The police are actually quite nice here, and may tell you about their camper van trip through part of the USA if they realize you are from there. If you ask, they will also tell you about the procedure you would have had to go through if you had failed the test. -John
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As guessing you passed the test
:-) but am curious what happens if someone fails. Is it off to the slammer for the night (Otis style) or lose the license with a big fine?
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if you fail the field tests they take you to the station for official tests. If you fail those you can probably expect to loose your license for some period and spend lots of money in legal fees. Worse than that though, you have to face the wife.
I find so many people here (even IRD people!) love to ask about my accent and are eager to tell me about a trip they took in the US. I love it - so many people here want to connect with everyone they deal with during the day.
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