We all know that authorities have a certain device to check if drivers are drunk or intoxicated. But while that has been a familiar sight, no device has been made especially for drug testing until today. Thanks to Philips, cops can apprehend drug using individuals with a device that can really be a big boost towards curbing the growing problems of drug addicts.

The device makes uses nanotechnology. Instead of blowing like what a person would do in an alcohol test, you are asked to spit. After 90 seconds it gives a color coded read out. It will detect any cocaine, heroin, cannabis, amphetamines and methaphetamine.

These Philips Roadside Drug Test devices are set to hit the Europe market by the end of the year. No word though on when the U.S. would get their hand on them for now.

(Source) Geekologie

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Carbon Motors Corporation has taken in a new partner to help enhance the future of law enforcement vehicles with the inclusion of Snap On. With the new partnership, a new service strategy for the Carbon E7 is expected to broaden the future of homeland security and relevant shifts in automotive technology.

“We have developed a world-class product for our country’s 840,000 law enforcement first responders and we will back it with world-class customer service. We are honored to welcome Snap-on to the team that will help deliver on that promise,” stated William Santana Li, chairman and chief executive officer, Carbon Motors Corporation.

It looks like we may see vast improvements on law enforcement vehicles as well in the coming months. Though not expected to be as sophisticated as what we see from our private vehicles, the partnership is definitely a big boost for authorities since they too have to be aided in carrying out proper duties related to the automotive industry and driving safety.

(Source) Press

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The holiday season is all about feasting and getting drunk but that does not mean that drivers should start forgetting about how it is to practice safety on the road. The police are monitoring drivers these days and for the drunk drivers, here is a little warning if you should get caught by the authorities, especially if you are in the vicinity of Illinois.

The new “ignition interlock license” was created this year to stop offenders who might otherwise drive illegally to work or school after their license is suspended for drunken driving. The goal is to enhance public safety and provide both accountability and an option for people who need to drive for work, school or child care, but still pose a potential risk.

The Breathalizer may seem new to most of us but you can be assured it was developed to aid the police and look out to curb the rising number of car accidents caused by drunk driving.

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So the next time you find yourself driving, make sure you are drinking up to your capacity to avoid accidents and being caught by the authorities.

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