Mobile random breath testing

Since July 2003, Random Breath Testing (RBT), has been permitted during prescribed periods, such as school holidays and long weekends. This allowed the South Australia Police in a marked vehicle to stop any motor vehicle driven on a road and to direct the driver to submit to an alcotest.

The South Australia Police also have the power to test a driver if they have been involved in a crash, commit a traffic offence or appear to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

As of 1 st June 2005, unrestricted random mobile breath testing will enable the South Australia Police to stop any driver, anywhere and require them to submit to an alcotest.