Protects against drink driving
June 1st 2007 A device to protect drivers
against drink-driving has
been introduced to the UK
by Alcolock GB. The launch
coincides with the imminent
introduction of greater
employer responsibilities
through the Corporate
Manslaughter Bill.
The Alcolock combines a
breathalyser identical to
those supplied to the police
but linked to an immobiliser
fitted discreetly within the
vehicle. The driver must
give a breath sample under
the legal limit (0.35mg per
100mL of breath) in order to
start the vehicle. If the
sample is above the limit
the vehicle stays
immobilised until an underthe-
limit sample is given.
David Whittock, GB MD,
says "It's so easy to have a
few drinks with friends, then
wake up the next day
thinking that you are fine.
But the chances are that if
you are driving early in the
morning you will still be
over the limit and this is a
big concern to employers.
The Alcolock prevents the
driver from starting the
vehicle in the first place so
the driver, the public and
the employer are all safe". More articles from Alcolock GB Ltd: | 
