How often do breathalyzers have to be calibrated?

How often do breathalyzers have to be calibrated in California?

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Answered By: Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider

I am referring you to Title 17 of the California Code of regulations, which can find in any law library and possibly on line for the answer to your question.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/6/2011

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Answered By: Kenneth M. Hallum, Attorney at Law

California Code of Regulations (Title 17) requires that breath testing devices be checked for accuracy either every 10 days, or 150 test subjects which ever comes first.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/5/2011

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Answered By: Michael Bialys The DUI Dude

Typically, once every 10 days or 150 uses.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/5/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg

The time between calibrations on a breathalyzer depends on the model. Your attorney will get the calibration card on the machine that was used in your arrest along with the instruction manual to check if it was in compliance.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Edward J. Blum

According to Title 17, every 14 days for the ePAS Machine. The stationary breathalyzer has to be calibrated once per month.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Kennedy & Roe

Every 10 days or 150 subjects are tested, whichever is sooner.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Phil Hache

Generally every 10 days of 150 tests, whichever comes first. Check with title 17 about the rules and regulations regarding breath machine.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/4/2011

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