Force fits cars with ignition-cutting breathalysers to curb drink driving

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Force fits cars with ignition-cutting breathalysers to curb drink driving

Technology trial run aims to cut significant amount of road deaths.

Smart Start ignition interlock device

Date - 26th July 2018
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

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Drivers will have to pass a breath test in order to start their car under a pioneering scheme introduced by Durham Constabulary. The force has become the first in the UK to fit alcohol interlocks to cars, which stop vehicles starting if the...

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