Breathalyzer Tests at Prom
May 9th, 2008The crackdown comes after several students were suspended after an incident involving underage drinking at the school’s Valentine’s Day dance.
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The crackdown comes after several students were suspended after an incident involving underage drinking at the school’s Valentine’s Day dance.
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It’s a tiny device that can keep drunk drivers off the streets.
The device is called the “BreathScan”, and one a local business is now selling them inside their new bar.
At the Boston Pub, the breathalyzer sits next to the cigarettes. The bar, which is set to open this weekend, is located near U.T.S.A. and is sure to see it’s share of students.
“That’s the first time I’ve every heard of a vending machine giving out breathalyzers,” said U.T.S.A. freshman Mohammad Ali. “I’d like soda from my vending machine. But a breathalyzer? I guess that’s new, but it might catch on.”
So, if you’re having a few too many, you can easily find out.
“It’s a warning sign for them that ‘hey you know, I’m getting close. I need to stop’,” said bartender Jessica Vaught.
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Drunk Driving is a big problem in Southern Arizona.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s this year, more than 500people were arrested for D-U-I, in the Tucson Metro area.
Some Tucson Bars are trying to be pro-active, giving out breathalyzer tests.
You take a straw from the machine, blow into it, and then your blood alcohol content will show up on the screen.
The machine is only in six bars and nightclubs throughout Tucson.
At the Old Father Inn, Customers like Steve Liwaj think the machine is a good idea.
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