Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#1
Does anyone know if there is anywhere locally where you can buy one of the breathalisers we will need to use our cars in Europe soon? I've looked online and can only find expensive ones and as neither of us drink it will only be to keep within the law anyway. Thank you.
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#2
i am pretty sure that the channel ferries will be well supplied with them as they are with all the other things necessary in france.
worth checking the p and o website for prices.
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#3
Ok thank you Howard.
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#4
And the AA shop in the docks/at Eurotunnel.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#5
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#6
i was standing outside the aa office in the eastern docks staring at the notice about breathalyser, then forgot all about it when jacqui asked.
the power of advertising is wasted on me.
Guest 736- Registered: 5 Jan 2012
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#7
Did I hear somewhere that you can get them on board????
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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#8
Have had my breathalyser for awhile now bought mine on line, uses two AAA batteries and can be used more than once, and was at very little cost.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#9
Jan, surely a champagne socialist would need one that had enough battery power to do at least three tests a day. I've spotted a business opportunity!
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 695- Registered: 30 Mar 2010
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#10
Ironic that you can purchase them through AA
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#11
just had this text in, worth a read as it is from a french national.
"the alcosense single use twin pack contains 2 x alcohol tests that meet the new french law that breathalysers must be carried by all drivers as of 1st july 2012.
(please note that only nf approved units are legal in france)"
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#12
For the risk of a 15 euro fine I probably won't bother, how often do you get check for the other stuff you are meant to have ??
I never drink when over the other side and driving so can't see the point !
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#13
Thank you Howard. This does mean that the £5. twin pack I mention and link to in #5 is suitably approved.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#14
missed that earlier tom, at least nobody is left in any doubt now.
Brian Dixon
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#15
hey hang on a mo,a single pack cost 2 squid,a twin pack [2] costs a fiver.would be cheaper to buy two [2] single packs wouldnt it.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#16
Alas Brian no. The 'morning after' checker is not approved. Nice try though.
Mind you only the £59 one is available now....
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#17
They have them on board the ferries and in the shops at docks and Eurotunnel so no need to worry just pick one up as you go abroad ......... simples
