Could Your Diet Cause An Incorrect Breath Test Result?
Yes, it could happen to anyone and may be used as a defense in the future by a DWI attorney. According to studies certain diets like the Atkins may lead to higher readings. This takes place because the machines test for ethanol, but are unable to distinguish that from acetone that is commonly produced by people on a low carbohydrate diet. This mistake has even happened to a British pilot.
