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When Can You Refuse to Blow Into a Breathalyzer and When You Cannot in Virginia

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Luke Nichols

There are two types of breathalyzers used in Virginia: 1) the preliminary breath tester (PBT) and 2) the evidential test device (ETD). The biggest difference between these machines is that the PBT is voluntary—you have the right to refuse blowing … Continue reading →

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Blowing Into a Breathalyzer 101

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Luke Nichols

There are many urban myths about how to fool breathalyzers, and 99% of them are false. When people try to fool the machine, they usually end up getting charged with refusal to submit to a breath test and DUI. The … Continue reading →

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