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[VapieDan]

I had a strange thought. Alcohol can be used as a thinning agent for VG blends. I am wondering if even a small amount could be registered on a breathalizer. Since the breathalizers are lung based I could foresee a real problem while vaping these liquids while driving. Anyone have any experience?

 

[minitater]

Yes, I have used various "spirits" in some juice mixes. I can't see that it would register on any test, but I have no experience with that.
p.s. I called the local sheriffs department in Michigan and told on you...

wt

 

[Ohms Lawbreaker]

"Okay, let's see some ID." lol

Standard breathalyzers, I believe, are made to account for alcohol in the mouth as opposed to in the breath and bloodstream, no? So I'd say you would never blow enough for a DWI even if you were vaping straight Bacardi 151. Note: Do not vape straight Bacardi 151 or you might explode.

 

[NicoHolic]

IIRC, somewhere in these archives is a post by someone who got a DUI for having a 0.1 (under drinking age limit is 0% there I guess) and he swears all he'd been doing is vaping.

 

[always9988]

Hmmm I'm curious now. Some companies use alcohol in their juice don't they?



Now I wanna know darn it!

 

[Ohms Lawbreaker]

"I swear, dad, I was just holding it for someone else."

 

[bulldog63h]

With the amount of alcohol that would be present in your vapor, I highly doubt you would register on a breathalizer test. You would likely have to vape way more than is possible to get to even .01. You could get yourself pulled over and act drunk so they test you, then report back with the results.

 

[David Muffmucher]

Someone try it on one of those key chain breathalizers?

 

[pamdis]

Very possibly, it could. Especially if you are vaping menthol in addition to alcohol while painting your house and also have a low blood sugar level because you've been to busy to eat right. Be very careful you don't get pulled over when you make a quick errand run.

5 Tips on How to Avoid a False DUI Breathalyzer Result | eioba.com

Things other than alcohol which could register a BAC

DUI BLOG: Why Breathalyzers Don’t Measure Alcohol

 

[always9988]

Very possibly, it could. Especially if you are vaping menthol in addition to alcohol while painting your house and also have a low blood sugar level because you've been to busy to eat right. Be very careful you don't get pulled over when you make a quick errand run.

5 Tips on How to Avoid a False DUI Breathalyzer Result | eioba.com

Things other than alcohol which could register a BAC

DUI BLOG: Why Breathalyzers Don’t Measure Alcohol

Interesting....

 

[pamdis]

Interesting....

Yeah, I started looking into this after I read this thread a while back:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...n/488138-warning-dui-mentholated-e-juice.html

If I ever get asked to take a breath test, I will INSIST on a blood test.

EDIT: Although I think I remembered reading somewhere also, that police will sometimes request an ambulance and have an EMT take the blood (because taking you to the hospital can take time in your favor), and they can be sloppy with the alcohol wipes and you get false positives there too.

 

[Ohms Lawbreaker]

Suppose anything's possible when all the planets line up and you get the right cop. Rather, the wrong one.

 

[Bunnykiller]

So, does one keep a can of Acetone in the car and spill it when the Blue lights come on and blame the fumes??

 

[espkh123]

When I start my DIY and make my maple crown royal one (dont judge me) I will let you know.
I can just go to the precinct and use one, I dont think our police car has one in the trunk... looking now.

 

[Kemosabe]

IIRC, somewhere in these archives is a post by someone who got a DUI for having a 0.1 (under drinking age limit is 0% there I guess) and he swears all he'd been doing is vaping.

I remember reading that thread.

 

[AmandaD]

That makes no sense! I can have at least a full shot (if not two) and not have that register on a breathalyzer! How much are you thinking of putting in your juice - surely not more than couple of drops