January 2017 Archives

Maybe you have heard the urban myth that you can beat a breathalyzer simply by sucking on a penny, which has been around since at least 1994, according to Snopes. Even though the myth is completely false, people still try it today. Many attempt to fool a breathalyzer using mints or mouthwash. Not a good plan, because these products often contain small amounts of alcohol that will actually inflate the blood alcohol concentration (BAC).