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If a novice driver has an exhaled alcohol level of 0.20 milligrams per litre, will the officer carry out a second breath alcohol test?

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Yes, for greater assurance and for comparison purposes.

When a novice driver has an exhaled alcohol level of 0.20 milligrams per litre, the traffic officer is responsible for carrying out a second breath alcohol test. This measure is taken to ensure greater reliability of the result and to provide additional safety for both the driver and other road users. It is important to bear in mind that, although the novice driver's alcohol level may be below the permitted legal limit, carrying out a second test is considered prudent because of their lack of driving experience. This is because novice drivers may be more susceptible to the effects of alcohol and may have a lower tolerance of alcohol levels than more experienced drivers. The second breath alcohol test is carried out using a procedure similar to that of the first test, ensuring a minimum interval of 10 minutes between both tests.

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  • Only if they are directly involved in a road accident.

  • Yes, for greater assurance and for comparison purposes.

  • No, for this they must have a level above 0.25 milligrams per litre.

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