RBT today & i blow 0.9.

theunfairadvant · 27-12-2007, 09:13 PM

I got pull over today for RBT and i count 1 to 10 and my limit was 0.9

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I don't even drink so i do it again same reading so i tell the officer i don't
drink at all, so he asked me what i do before i said i eat at a place in
Newtown that don't serve beers, spirits or wine.

Then i remember i rinise my mouth with Colgate Savacol Mouth & Throat Rinse
that i carry with me in the car so i show the 2 officers, i then rinse my mouth
with water about 5 times and take another reading it reads zero.

Do the Colgate Savacol Mouth & Throat Rinse and my reading is sky high again,
so guys be careful next time when using a mouth wash or something similiar.

They let me go this time and tell me not to use it about an hour before driving.

kocho · 27-12-2007, 09:23 PM

Wow, thats actually quite amazing.

You were lucky you could come up with an answer though. Especially this time of year.

strik9 · 27-12-2007, 09:26 PM

i was just worried about santa. all those people leaving beer out for him. lol. hey good story. just wish i did,nt drink

theunfairadvant · 27-12-2007, 09:33 PM

I was there for about an hour doing the whole thing,
as i wouldn't want to lose my license for something i did not do.

Walkinshaw · 27-12-2007, 09:34 PM

at 0.9 they would throw the machine in the bin before they booked you.

Intresting to hear tho

SlikedTurb · 27-12-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

at 0.9 they would throw the machine in the bin before they booked you.

Intresting to hear tho

haha, i was thinking the same thing.

bigev · 27-12-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

They let me go this time and tell me not to use it about an hour before driving.

Why should you not be able to do something completely legal? One of the many problem with one-size-fits-all policing.

Not to mention that at 0.9% BAC, you'd be very dead.

God knows why it took them a whole hour to work this out.

**Full Noise** · 27-12-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigev

Not to mention that at 0.9% BAC.

It wouldn’t be BAC. This wouldn’t show up on a blood test, so you’d be alright.

4Vman · 27-12-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Noise

It wouldn’t be BAC. This wouldn’t show up on a blood test, so you’d be alright.

Good point, if you're 100% certain you're not over the limit you have the right to request a blood test.

benoxr · 27-12-2007, 10:19 PM

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Then i remember i rinise my mouth with Colgate Savacol Mouth & Throat Rinse
that i carry with me in the car

why would you carry that stuff in your car?
You used it once and later in the day you blew .09 but then you did it 5 times in front of the cops and blew zero? I dont get it........

Steffo · 27-12-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by benoxr

why would you carry that stuff in your car?
You used it once and later in the day you blew .09 but then you did it 5 times in front of the cops and blew zero? I dont get it........

Read his post. He rinsed with WATER five times and blew zero. Then did thet mouthwash again once and blew 0.9 again.

theunfairadvant · 28-12-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by benoxr

why would you carry that stuff in your car?
You used it once and later in the day you blew .09 but then you did it 5 times in front of the cops and blew zero? I dont get it........

I drink between 10 to 20 cups of coffee everyday and have got the coffee
breath and i just like to keep my breath fresh from the smell when talking to
other people & friends.
That is the reason why i carry it in my car.

theunfairadvant · 27-12-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bigev

Not to mention that at 0.9% BAC, you'd be very dead.

What does BAC means?

olfella · 27-12-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

What does BAC means?

Blood Alcohol Content

Orbit · 27-12-2007, 09:52 PM

31% alcohol in mouth washes.
mouth vapours stay for between 10 an 40 minutes. so no real suprise.

XR6TickfordBoy · 28-12-2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Orbit

31% alcohol in mouth washes.
mouth vapours stay for between 10 an 40 minutes. so no real suprise.

It says u should not do a breathtest (pub machines) until 10 minutes after drinking as otherwisae "mouth alchol will be the contributor".
Clearly ur mouth wash is so strong it gives a 0.9% mouth alcohol reading.
Tip "Don't use it when Driving!"
Ur lucky the cops went for ur explanation as Im sure 90%+ would book u.

Neo_nick · 28-12-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6TickfordBoy

It says u should not do a breathtest (pub machines) until 10 minutes after drinking as otherwisae "mouth alchol will be the contributor".
Clearly ur mouth wash is so strong it gives a 0.9% mouth alcohol reading.
Tip "Don't use it when Driving!"
Ur lucky the cops went for ur explanation as Im sure 90%+ would book u.

they cant book you off a roadside rbt
They have to take you to a station for a secondary test using a more accurate machinge

**Full Noise** · 27-12-2007, 10:17 PM

Blood alcohol content, whereas the high reading from mouthwash would be mouth alcohol.

Edit: Olfella bet me to it by a click.

**Full Noise** · 28-12-2007, 12:50 AM

They can’t book you on the result of the roadside testing machine. They take you into the booze bus (or down to the station) and do a proper breathalyser. This is a lot more accurate, also they usually give you a bit of time, depending if you pass or fail the attitude test and may do it a second time. It’s the result of this test that they use to secure a conviction.

Edit: Neo Nick bet me to it. Geez, I must be slow tonight and I don't even drink. :hihi:

Werd. · 28-12-2007, 01:40 AM

Holy crap, might wana cut down on the coffee :O.

theunfairadvant · 28-12-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

Holy crap, might wana cut down on the coffee :O.

I just love to drink coffee as it keeps me awake...kind of i think...

4Vman · 28-12-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I just love to drink coffee as it keeps me awake...kind of i think...

LOL, its 1.52am in the morning, you might want to regulate your sleep hours to avoid the need for so much coffee during the day!

GK · 28-12-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Werd.

Might wana cut down on the coffee :O.

What he said! LOL!

GK

StealthAu · 28-12-2007, 09:13 AM

10 to 20 cups a day? Aiming for a heart attack?

XA-Coupe · 28-12-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stockoau

10 to 20 cups a day? Aiming for a heart attack?

no.. but a stroke is on the cards !

theunfairadvant · 28-12-2007, 11:35 AM

I used to drink more than 30 V energy drink per day,
but now i change it to coffee instead.

I get a full body checkup with blood, urine & the lot every 6 mths
with my doctor and i'm in a tip top condition for my health.

autolover08 · 28-12-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

I used to drink more than 30 V energy drink per day,
but now i change it to coffee instead.

I get a full body checkup with blood, urine & the lot every 6 mths
with my doctor and i'm in a tip top condition for my health.

Good for you i say! better than drugs, drinking and smoking...

theunfairadvant · 28-12-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by autolover08

Good for you i say! better than drugs, drinking and smoking...

Thanks autolover08.

As i don't drink & smoke at all.

Aldo · 28-12-2007, 12:25 PM

I didnt realise we had so many medical practitioners on here hahaha.

just curious ,how many hours sleep do you get at night?I drink probably 5-10 daily and get around 8hrs with an annoying habit of late, waking up at 4am then rollin around for 10mins going back to sleep.

Walkinshaw · 28-12-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by autolover08

Good for you i say! better than drugs, drinking and smoking...

I'm sure a glass of red and a well packed reefer would be better for you than 20 coffee's