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Ice Cream Treat Causes False-Positive on Blood Alcohol Test

by Tim Stevens on February 1, 2009 at 10:03 AM

Ice Cream Treat Causes False-Positive on Blood Alcohol TestDrunk driving kills thousands every year in the United States, a disturbing and rising trend that has resulted in the passing of new legislation in many states that will require in-dash breathalyzers for formerly convicted drunk drivers. Now, though, a man in Australia has managed to have a similar device removed from his car after proving that a common ice cream treat resulted in false positives.

The man was unable to start his car after eating an ice cream on a stick called a Bubble O' Bill (perhaps the scariest looking ice cream treat we've ever seen). He went to court and was able to prove his claim: before eating a treat he blew a 0.00 on a test. Immediately after he was tested and found to blow a 0.018, resulting in the court granting his request to remove the device -- which seems a bit unfortunate, as since any foods or drinks can cause a malfunction within 15 minutes after consuming them. [From: UPI.com]

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