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A pilot breathalyzer checkpoint will be implemented this Friday, 25 October 2024, from 9pm to 4am in the National District.

The National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant) and the Traffic and Land Transport Security Agency (Digesett) will once again implement the use of breathalyzers to prevent intoxicated drivers from being on the roads.

Approximately 40 Digesett agents have been trained by an international specialist in the use of Alco-Sensor VXL, Point of Arrest, and Alco-Sensor FST instruments, used to measure blood alcohol levels.

Intrant executive director, Milton Morrison, stated that the implementation of breathalyzers aims to prevent traffic accidents and save lives. Morrison added that this initiative comes at a time when meetings are being held with various stakeholders to agree on a comprehensive National Road Safety...

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