Show new device tests drunk drivers aims EAST LANSING MICH latest device introduced by michigan state police in en an attempt to curb highway accidents is an intoci meter an on the spot roadside chemical test for drunk drivers all ali patrol cars in the state will be equipped with the newly devel aped device by mid march according to capt caesar J dara head ot of the state police traffic division the device has a twofold purpose to eliminate miscarriages of 0 justice resulting when persons are charged with drunk driving be cause they are sick injured or have taken drugs and to provide police with a foolproof method of proving intoxication the enclosed in a small cardboard cylinder permits a police officer to make an anae scene test tor for intoxication subject to later check by bys a technician the motorist or pedestrian involved in an accident or giving signs of intoxication blows up a small rubber balloon attached to the device the officer clocking the time required for a red fluid in a glass tube to become colorless |