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Gardai Admit Mouthwash Can Cause Drivers To Fail Breath Tests

Brendan O'Loughlin
Brendan O'Loughlin

03:16 25 Apr 2019


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Gardai have admitted that using mouthwash does cause some drivers to fail roadside breath tests.

However, they have reassured clean-teethed motorists that it only happens in a small number of cases.

The Roads Policing Bureau says a more in-depth test carried out in a Garda station will clarify if a driver is over the limit.

Superintendent Eddie Golden said there is no need for drivers to stop using mouthwash.

However, he did suggest concerned drivers could switch to a "mouthwash that has no alcohol in it whatsoever".

Mouthwash is not a major issue for members of the Garda Traffic Corp.

The big problem, according to Superintendent Golden, is "people that are driving with excess alcohol in their systems".

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