West Yorkshire Police trials world's first nitrous oxide breathalyser
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:32 · Archive
West Yorkshire Police is testing a roadside breath test to detect nitrous oxide in drivers, believed to be the first of its kind.
West Yorkshire Police is trialling a roadside breath test designed to detect nitrous oxide in drivers. Bradford officers have been using the device for two weeks. Believed to be the first of its kind, the test cannot currently be used to enforce the law but could support future drug-driving prosecutions if successful.
The device, developed by Respira Technologies, measures the concentration of nitrous oxide in a breath sample in parts per million. The project is funded by the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Advisor and supported by the National Police Chiefs Council. West Yorkshire Police is one of several forces taking part, collecting data on the device's accuracy and performance.
Inspector Jodie Scatchard of Bradford District Police said: 'This is a massive step forward as part of our commitment to Vision Zero and the elimination of road deaths across the county.' She added: 'We are seeing a growing trend in drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel and not understanding the harm it can cause. If this trial is successful, it will no doubt save lives on our roads.'
How it is being reported
- 'A massive step forward' - 'World-first' nitrous oxide breathalyser in BradfordThe device measures the concentration of nitrous oxide in a breath sample.Telegraph & Argus · 12 Oct, 16:00
- West Yorkshire Police trials world’s first nitrous oxide breathalyser test“We are seeing a growing trend in drivers using Nitrous Oxide behind the wheel and not understanding the harm in can cause”Yorkshire Evening Post · 12 Oct, 13:38
In this story: West Yorkshire Police · Bradford · Respira Technologies · Office of the Police Chief Scientific Advisor · National Police Chiefs Council · Jodie Scatchard
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