How to Beat a Breathalyzer | #1 DUI Defense Lawyer in Louisville
It is not possible to reliably "beat" a modern, properly calibrated breathalyzer if you have consumed alcohol
. Common myths and home remedies are ineffective and can often make things worse.
The only way to ensure you pass a breathalyzer is to abstain from drinking alcohol before driving, or to wait a sufficient amount of time for your body to metabolize the alcohol, allowing your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to drop to zero.
Common Myths vs. Facts
Myth Fact
Gargling with mouthwash/using breath spray/mints Most of these products contain alcohol, which can cause a falsely high reading, a dead giveaway to an officer, or a "contaminated positive" on the device.
Eating certain foods (e.g., peanut butter) Food does not reduce your BAC once it has entered your bloodstream; it only slows...