Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Mouthwash?

Can minty-fresh breath land you in trouble with the law? Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko investigate if mouthwash can cause a false reading on a breathalyzer. Mouthwash brands such as Listerine contain alcohol but will that register on an approved screening device (ASD).

In “Can You Fail It?” everyday household consumables are put to the test to find out, Can You Fail It? That is, can you give a false positive reading on a breathalyzer after consuming it.

If you are concerned about how you might fail a breathalyzer, even when you have not consumed alcohol, then this video is a must-watch.

Remember, we are testing whether these products will generate a false positive reading on an ASD. Some items may or may not register on an ASD when they are present in your mouth. They do not necessarily have to be absorbed by your body to show up on a breathalyzer.

Leave a comment below with any items you want to see featured in an upcoming video.

Watch the video to find out: Listerine mouthwash, Can You Fail It?

Watch more in the “Can You Fail It?” series here.

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