<p>The Bengaluru traffic police have resumed taking breathalyser tests of vehicle users following a rise in cases of drink-driving across the city. </p>.<p>Speaking to news reporters on Saturday, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) B R Ravikanthe Gowda said drink-driving checks had been resumed on full scale. </p>.<p>Breathalyser tests were stopped in March 2020 in view of Covid-19. But now that cases of drink-driving are rising, police resumed them on Saturday night after seeking expert opinion, Gowda said. </p>.<p>Police will use a total of 699 alcometers to detect the presence of alcohol in blood. "Once an alcometer is used, it will be kept in a plastic bag for 48 hours and sanitised before reuse. Alcometers will be used only when necessary," he added. </p>.<p>According to Gowda, vehicle users will be subject to a preliminary examination. Only those who fail to cooperate with the police will be taken to hospital for the test, he added. </p>.<p>Seeking public cooperation, Gowda promised action against those obstructing the traffic police's work. In serious cases, such people will be added to the rowdy-sheeter list, he warned. </p>.<p><strong>New rules for alcometer tests </strong></p>.<p>* Straws to be given during the alcometer test. <br />* Police will wear hand gloves, masks and face shields. <br />* Cops will sanitise their hands after each test. <br />* Once used, an alcometer will be sealed in a cover for 48 hours. <br />* Not every driver/rider will be subject to test; only those suspected to be drunk will be tested. <br />* Those failing to cooperate with police will be taken to hospital.</p>
<p>The Bengaluru traffic police have resumed taking breathalyser tests of vehicle users following a rise in cases of drink-driving across the city. </p>.<p>Speaking to news reporters on Saturday, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) B R Ravikanthe Gowda said drink-driving checks had been resumed on full scale. </p>.<p>Breathalyser tests were stopped in March 2020 in view of Covid-19. But now that cases of drink-driving are rising, police resumed them on Saturday night after seeking expert opinion, Gowda said. </p>.<p>Police will use a total of 699 alcometers to detect the presence of alcohol in blood. "Once an alcometer is used, it will be kept in a plastic bag for 48 hours and sanitised before reuse. Alcometers will be used only when necessary," he added. </p>.<p>According to Gowda, vehicle users will be subject to a preliminary examination. Only those who fail to cooperate with the police will be taken to hospital for the test, he added. </p>.<p>Seeking public cooperation, Gowda promised action against those obstructing the traffic police's work. In serious cases, such people will be added to the rowdy-sheeter list, he warned. </p>.<p><strong>New rules for alcometer tests </strong></p>.<p>* Straws to be given during the alcometer test. <br />* Police will wear hand gloves, masks and face shields. <br />* Cops will sanitise their hands after each test. <br />* Once used, an alcometer will be sealed in a cover for 48 hours. <br />* Not every driver/rider will be subject to test; only those suspected to be drunk will be tested. <br />* Those failing to cooperate with police will be taken to hospital.</p>