Holidays are not uncommon in the life of the average person. They are accompanied by feasts with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. When the driver takes it on his chest, he is prohibited from driving the vehicle.
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A traffic police inspector can conduct a breathalyzer test; if the result in ppm is higher than the norm, you can expect penalties.
What is the permissible ppm rate in Russia?
The pan-European standard average is 0.5%. However, the norm varies in different countries from 0.00% to 0.8%. In many European countries, a glass of beer or a glass of wine is not a reason to give up driving.
In Russia, until 2013, the norm was absolute zero, now – 0.16% in exhaled air, 0.35% in the blood. This is due to the fact that the consumption of certain foods or medications can affect the results of an alcohol test.
How many ppm must a dredger show for a fine?
To begin with, let's say that the testimony of the so-called dredger cannot be the basis for any sanction. You may be deprived of your license and issued a fine after a medical examination or if you refuse it. But in a medical facility and on the road, measurements take place differently, which is what causes confusion. The ppm of alcohol in the exhaled air and in the blood are completely different. For example, if the exhalation contains 0.99 ppm, then the blood will contain about 2.0 ppm of alcohol.
Features of determining drunk driving are as follows:
- the traffic police inspector has every right to offer you to use a dragger, just if he considers your behavior suspicious, he does not need any other reasons for this;
- even if the stop was illegal, this will not exempt you from legal punishment (provided that the fact of driving while intoxicated was proven by a medical institution);
- without documentary evidence in the form of a medical examination, no one will be able to fine you, so the police always offer to go to a drug dispensary and perform an examination;
- if 0.16 ppm of alcohol or less is determined in the exhalation, no additional action is required, since such an amount is considered absolutely normal for any person;
- If the amount of alcohol in your body is above average, it would be a good idea to carry a medical certificate with you confirming this fact, otherwise you may have problems.
The norm of 0.16 ppm is taken with a margin, so even if there is 0.2 ppm of alcohol in the exhalation, you cannot avoid problems. Usually in this state a person is absolutely adequate, but the reaction is slightly slower. It is because of this that the standard of 0.16 is set in Russia. The Duma repeatedly revised this norm, but never came to a common opinion for change. In Europe this figure is slightly different. Many countries allow you to drive with 0.8 ppm of alcohol in your blood. This is about 0.36 ppm in exhalation.
What is ppm?
The degree of alcohol intoxication is measured in ppm. This value is indicated as a percentage. It is obtained by the formula: a gram of alcohol is divided by a liter of human blood.
If the test is based on an analysis of exhaled air, then the formula is slightly modified: milligrams of alcohol per liter of exhaled air.
Alcohol is not eliminated from the body for a long time, so even if you drank a couple of glasses of beer the night before, a breathalyzer in the morning may testify against you, although you will not feel intoxicated at all.
A glass of cognac takes the longest to eliminate (up to 30 hours), and the fastest is beer with a low alcohol content (300 g - within two to three hours).
How many ppm is allowed in Russia
It is important to understand that a breathalyzer does not measure ppm. This device shows the amount of alcohol in the exhaled air. This value is measured in milligrams of alcohol per liter of air. There are then two options to determine compliance with the standard.
First, this will refer to the second part of the regulation on the permissible blood alcohol content. It says that 0.16 mg/l of exhaled air or 0.356 ppm is considered acceptable. That is, if the tester shows more than 0.16, the alcohol limit is exceeded and the driver is subject to punishment. By the way, from 2013 to 2021 the norms have not changed.
Another method allows you to determine the approximate amount of ppm alcohol in the blood. You just need to multiply the number that the tester shows by 2. The result is not an exact value, which is at least approximately equal to the real value. Therefore, if the driver does not agree with the tester’s testimony, he has the right to a medical examination. With a reading of 0.16 on the tester, there is a chance that the medical analysis will give a lower number of ppm.
How to measure the amount of alcohol in the blood?
Alcohol levels can be measured using blood, urine, saliva and breath tests. There are several devices through which the degree of intoxication is checked:
- Test strip. There is an indicator at the tip of the strip proposed for research. It is placed in a person's saliva. Depending on how much the careless driver drinks, the indicator will change color, from lighter to brighter. However, the main disadvantage of this method is that it cannot accurately say how many ppm the norm is exceeded.
- Tubes Inside the disposable device there is a special substance that reacts to alcohol, acetone. A tube is inserted into the device and you should exhale into it after taking a deep breath. The yellow indicator changes to green when intoxicated. Depending on the level of ethylene alcohol in the blood, the shade of green may change from light to dark.
- Breathalyzer. The most popular method of testing for intoxication from alcoholic beverages. Devices of this type are divided into several types: one is used only in the laboratory, since it gives out the ppm amount after a long time, the other reacts not only to alcohol, so the result is not as accurate as we would like, and the third is used everywhere, since it quickly determines the content alcohol in the blood.
How is it measured?
A special device - a breathalyzer - measures the concentration of alcohol in the exhaled air. In order for the inspector to take a measurement, the driver needs to blow into the tube, after which the device will give a result.
Different types of devices can result in both ppm and mg/l. But to draw up a protocol, it is the second indicator that is required, so sometimes a recount may be necessary.
Also, it is important to know that the minimum error of a breathalyzer can be 0.03-0.04 mg/l. Before the procedure, you need to clarify what the error of this device is in order to correct the result obtained.
Medicines that increase ppm
Before using the medicine, you should carefully read the instructions to see if taking the medicine and driving a car are compatible.
These popular medications contain alcohol, so they can increase its levels in the blood:
- Medical alcohol.
- Antiseptics.
- Iodine and solutions containing this substance.
- Novocaine.
- Levomycetin.
- Pihtanol.
- Inhalipt.
- Rhinital.
- Gutron.
- Aflubin.
- Valocardine.
- Syrups based on tinctures of medicinal plants.
- Tinctures of medicinal herbs.
- Corvalol.
- Valerian.
Alcohol limits for men and women
Is there a safe dose for men and women? The World Health Organization says no. This is what one of the leaders of the European division of this organization, Dr. Lars Møller, says: “There is no safe dose of alcohol. There are, of course, levels of consumption at which the risk is fairly low, but the WHO does not set clear values for such doses because evidence suggests that the healthiest thing to do is not drink at all.”
Be careful when searching for information on the Internet. If you write the phrase “WHO alcohol limit” in the Google search bar, you can find numbers about the safe dose. The district hospital on its website cites figures allegedly from the World Health Organization: “men should drink no more than 40 g of pure alcohol per day (about 2 bottles of beer, 100 ml of vodka or 3 glasses of dry wine). And for women - 30 g of pure alcohol (1.5 bottles of beer or 80 g of vodka, 2 glasses of dry wine).” But is this true?
You should look for the truth “first-hand” - on the official website of the World Health Organization. And it says: “The main carcinogenic component of alcohol is ethanol, contained in all types of alcoholic beverages. Damage to cells by ethanol puts them at greater risk of malignant transformation.” How much alcohol can be considered safe? “There is no clearly established lower limit for safe drinking, which means that even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of developing cancer.”
How to drink alcohol correctly as a driver?
The driver will not have to completely eliminate alcohol from his life, despite the fact that it takes a long time to be eliminated from the body.
You need to observe moderation in everything, but if there is a party with alcoholic drinks planned for the evening, you should take care in advance about what transport you will use to go home and where you will leave your car.
The weathering of alcohol depends on many factors.
These include:
- Human weight.
- Metabolism.
- Floor.
- Age.
- Volume of products consumed.
- Brand and percentage of alcohol in the drink.
It is important to remember that it is not always possible to get behind the wheel in the morning after a stormy feast. Just one can of beer is eliminated after 6 hours. And strong drinks (whisky, cognac, vodka) - more than a day. In order not to run into a fine and deprivation of your driver's license, you need to think in advance whether it is worth drinking.
How much and what kind of alcohol can you drink while driving?
The correct answer is that you should not drink alcohol while driving at all . But if the driver needs to figure out whether he can get behind the wheel, then he needs to remember the following features:
- The maximum concentration of alcohol occurs in 30-120 minutes, depending on the strength of the alcoholic drink and the person’s physique.
- Ethanol is absorbed by the body at a rate of 7-10 grams per hour.
- Consequently, every hour the level of alcohol in the blood decreases by 0.1-0.16 ppm.
- A glass of vodka consumed corresponds to 40 grams of pure alcohol. This means that only after 4-5 hours the dosage of alcohol will reach the permissible maximum.
- Products with lower alcohol content (beer, wine, champagne) dissipate faster. So, after a glass of wine you can drive in 1.5-2 hours.
- You can drink 3-4 liters of non-alcoholic beer, and then immediately get behind the wheel.
All these calculations are valid for people weighing about 80 kg. Those who weigh more or less should use an online calculator to calculate how much alcohol is allowed to drive.
Methods of punishment for exceeding the ppm norm
Penalties for drunk driving have been introduced in Russia:
- If a drunk driver is caught for the first time, he must pay a fine of 30 thousand rubles, and his license will be deprived for up to two years.
- Driving while intoxicated a second time - a fine of 50 thousand rubles, deprivation of rights for almost three years.
- In case of repeated violations, the offender faces imprisonment of up to 15 days.
Even if the driver refuses to take the test, he pays a minimum fine (30 rubles) and is deprived of his license for 2 years.
Important! If the driver was not the owner of the car, but a drunk person to whom the vehicle was simply handed over, the owner will be fined and will also be deprived of his driver’s license.
Is it possible to have a glass of wine while driving, and what are the consequences of such a whim?
The consequences of your actions can go in three ways:
- You will be met by patrol police. They can search the car, ask for a driver's license, or get a breathalyzer at any time. If the ppm level exceeds 1.6, you will be fined; in case of severe intoxication, your license will be withdrawn for 1 year. The driver may refuse to take the test using the device, then this will indicate that he was caught driving under the influence by refusing to be tested. This will greatly aggravate the situation of returning rights.
- You will drive home calmly and slowly. Such actions are most not recommended! But, nevertheless, they are committed often and with impunity. Before you get behind the wheel, be aware of your actions. And don't act so irresponsibly.
- There will be a traffic accident. It could be anything: a minor accident, a serious injury accident, a fatal accident, or the killing of pedestrians. So, most often, with particularly drunk people. Then not only their rights are taken away, but they are also sent to prison for considerable periods.
We hope that no one path will be chosen by you or your friends after having fun. Drivers are people who are responsible for other lives. Remember this when you get your license, when you want to drive if you are not in the best condition. Take care of yourself, your loved ones and be responsible for your actions.
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How to behave if tested for alcohol intoxication?
As you know, traffic police inspectors are divided into conscientious and not so conscientious, who want to earn more money by reaching an agreement on the spot with the offender.
What you need to pay attention to in order for the inspection to pass according to the standard:
- The employee must draw up a protocol indicating the date, place and other nuances. When the document is drawn up, two witnesses are already present.
- Before the test, the driver must be notified of exactly how the procedure is carried out and clearly shown where to blow and with what force. In this case, the device must have an intact seal. Be sure to check the passport for the technical device.
- During the procedure for taking an alcohol test, there must be witnesses nearby. The device is initially turned off.
- The device must be unpacked in front of the driver, and a new tube is inserted. There are cases where alcohol was injected into the mouthpiece.
- The first test can be repeated, if the result is not satisfactory, you doubt that everything went in an honest manner.
- You need to breathe until you hear a beep.
- Check the result, printed in triplicate, with the readings of the technical device.
- The verification process can be repeated after a quarter of an hour, if the driver is forced to go through immediately - this is a violation of the law, because the second result will be considered the correct result.
- You don’t have to accept the results of the breathalyzer, but undergo a medical test at an institution where you will go immediately with a traffic police inspector and the same witnesses.
- If a sober driver is incorrectly accused of being under the influence of alcohol, recordings from a DVR or voice recorder can be presented in court. In addition, the medical test, which is considered the most accurate, may also raise doubts about the correct procedure. In this case, you can get checked within a few hours at any medical center with a license and the necessary technical equipment.
Promille is a value that measures the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood or exhaled air. In Russia, you cannot drive if the ppm level exceeds 0.16%.
It is important to remember that alcohol is not eliminated from the body immediately, but over the course of a day (sometimes longer); the result is also affected by the use of medications and food. For violations of the law, you can expect deprivation of your driver's license and large fines.
To avoid becoming a victim of a traffic police inspector, be calm during the inspection, do not agree to solve the problem on the spot, pay attention to all the details of the procedure.
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Let's sum it up
The problems of driving in a car while intoxicated create a lot of trouble for Russians. Today the punishment for this violation is indeed very serious. But corruption on the roads and the lack of any civil responsibility for the driver give many people a free hand. It's worth thinking about yourself and your passengers. The belief that nothing will happen to you is false. It also happened to those drivers who went on their last trip “under the spell” and then lost control. It's worth remembering this every time the idea of driving after drinking arises.
Even in extreme situations, when you have no other choice, you should refrain from driving while intoxicated. This is not just a risk of deprivation of rights, but also a significant increase in the likelihood of extremely unpleasant situations. A broken car will not be the worst outcome of your actions. Statistics say that about 30% of all fatal accidents in Russia occur precisely due to the fault of drivers who disregarded the rules of the road and got behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. How do you feel about the problem of drunk driving in Russia?
