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Practical English for Police Officers

G: Why should I take a breathalyzer test?

Look! I am riding a bicycle.

I’m not on a motor scooter or driving a car.

It can’t be drunk driving if I’m not “driving”.

C: Sir, according to the latest regulations, riding a bicycle while
intoxicated is subject to a fine from NTD 600 to NTD 1,200.

If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test, then you will be fined
NTD 2,400. Sir, please show me your Alien Resident Certificate
(ARC) or any photo ID.

G: Okay! But I didn’t drink.

I just consumed some litchi at a gathering.

I was told that eating litchi can cause higher alcohol reaction to

the breathalyzer test.

C: You are allowed to rinse your mouth before the breathalyzer
test.

Please step over here now.

You just said that there was a gathering.

How long ago did you leave the gathering? Have you been

drinking?

G: Half an hour ago.

I didn’t drink. We just had some stuff to eat.

C: Please blow into the breathalyzer until the number shows.

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