Product details
AlcoSense UK single-use disposable breathalyser – police-used
This single-use AlcoSense breathalyser is a compact, straightforward way to check whether it’s sensible to drive. It’s supplied for road-safety and drink-drive awareness campaigns, and versions of this tester are used by police forces worldwide. In short, it’s built around a practical, police-grade approach but sold for everyday people who want a quick bit of reassurance before getting behind the wheel.
quick and simple to use
No faffing with chargers or fiddly electronics. Snap the ends off the tube, inflate the supplied blow bag, clip the tube on and squeeze the air back through the tester. The crystals inside change colour in around two minutes — the higher the colour change climbs the graduated scale, the higher the alcohol concentration.
how it gives reliable readings
The blow bag ensures a consistent breath volume reaches the sensor. Too little air can under-read, too much can over-read — the bag helps avoid both. The test shows a graduated colour shift from yellow to green; as the green reaches each marked line it indicates that particular limit has been passed.
what it’s for and what it isn’t
- Perfect for a quick check at home, before a short drive, or on a road trip — handy for making safer choices after drinking.
- Issued to public awareness campaigns in areas such as Dorset, Devon and Cornwall to give a simple, clear test to the public.
- Designed to alert at UK, Scottish and Irish drink-drive limits and useful when travelling in many parts of Europe.
- Important: this is not the NF-certified model required by French law. If you need a tester for use in France, look for the AlcoSense NF version.
technical details and typical use cases
The pack contains one disposable AlcoSense single-use breathalyser, model Alco-Single. Small and lightweight, it tucks neatly into the glovebox or a pocket and is ideal for those spontaneous checks after a night out or before a long drive. Typical scenarios: a quick check after an evening with friends, before heading home, at the start of a holiday road trip, or as part of a safety talk or awareness campaign.
specifications
- Brand: AlcoSense
- Model: Alco-Single (single-use disposable)
- Pack size: 1 test
- Package dimensions: 10.2 x 5 x 2.2 cm; weight: approx 20 g
People often ask how accurate a disposable test can be. These are built to be practical and give a clear, easy-to-read indication — they won’t replace a calibrated breathalyser used for evidential purposes by the police, but they’re based on the same basic technology used by forces in many countries. If you’re unsure about symptoms or need a precise legal measurement, it’s best to wait until you’re sober or get a professional test.
In short: handy, trusted and simple — a good little tool to tuck away so there’s less guesswork and more safe decisions on the road.