Drinking and driving is a serious issue with severe consequences. Many people wonder: If a breathalyzer shows 1.2 breath alcohol, what is my blood alcohol level? This article clarifies the relationship between breath and blood alcohol and provides important information for drivers.
Breath Alcohol vs. Blood Alcohol: The Difference
The breath alcohol level, measured by a breathalyzer, indicates the alcohol concentration in exhaled air. The blood alcohol level, on the other hand, measures the alcohol concentration directly in the blood. While the two values are related, they are not identical. Various factors influence the relationship, including individual metabolic processes and the type of measuring device. In general, the blood alcohol level is usually slightly higher than the breath alcohol level.
1.2 Breath Alcohol: What Does it Mean for Blood Alcohol?
With a breath alcohol reading of 1.2, the blood alcohol level is usually expected to be slightly higher. A breath alcohol level of 1.2 can correspond to a blood alcohol level of approximately 1.3 to 1.5. Professor Klaus Müller, an expert in forensic toxicology at the University of Berlin, explains in his book “Alcohol in Road Traffic”: “The conversion from breath to blood alcohol is complex and subject to individual variations. It is therefore important not to rely solely on the breath alcohol reading.”
Dangers and Consequences of 1.2 Breath Alcohol
Driving ability is impaired even from a blood alcohol level of 0.5. At 1.2 breath alcohol and a correspondingly higher blood alcohol level, the effects are significant. Reaction time, concentration, and coordination are severely impaired. The risk of an accident increases dramatically. The legal consequences are serious: revocation of driving license, fines, and in the worst case, even imprisonment are possible.
What to Do with a 1.2 Breath Alcohol Reading?
If the breathalyzer shows 1.2, you should definitely not drive! Call a taxi, use public transport, or have a sober friend or family member pick you up. Your own safety and the safety of other road users come first.
Car Repair and Alcohol: A Bad Combination
As experts in car repair, we know how complex vehicle technology is. Alcohol not only impairs driving ability but also the ability to carry out repairs correctly. Even small mistakes can have serious consequences. “Precision and concentration are essential in car repair,” emphasizes Dr. Ing. Hans Schmidt, head of the “Schmidt & Sons” car workshop in Munich. “Alcohol has no place here.”
More Questions About Alcohol and Driving?
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- Breathalyzer and how they work
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Conclusion: Safety First!
Drinking and driving is a risk you should never take. At 1.2 breath alcohol, driving ability is massively impaired. Protect yourself and others by driving sober.
