Breathalyzer Blog

BACtrack and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Partner to Reduce Drunk Driving
BACtrack is the exclusive breathalyzer partner in CDOT's high visibility advertising campaign to promote breathalyzers as a tool to reduce drunk driving. Lire plus...
BACtrack, the Official Unofficial Safety Sponsor of Super Bowl 50
BACtrack, the primary breathalyzer brand we offer, was on hand at various Super Bowl pre-game festivities that took place around San Francisco, its headquarters. Lire plus...
BACtrack Excels in New York Times Review
The New York Times ran a breathalyzer showdown recently, pitting the top 3 smartphone breathalyzers on the market against against a police officer's $890 unit. See how BACtrack fared. Lire plus...
Elements of a Great Holiday Party
Hosting a party can be as fun as the event itself, but every responsible host knows that it’s only a great time if every guest gets home safely. Lire plus...
The Most Dangerous Weekend of the Year
Black Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. Plan ahead and keep your loved ones safe this year. Lire plus...
Smartphone vs Standalone: Choosing the Best BACtrack
There are virtues to both the smartphone breathalyzers and the standalone models - but which is best for you? Your choice is dependent of a variety of factors. Lire plus...
Little Known Facts About Alcohol
Little Known Facts About Alcohol
You may be familiar with the substance, but did you know these lesser known facts about alcohol? Take a peek and impress your friends later. Lire plus...
Drinking Violations Expected to Rise 30% This Halloween
According to a recent study, when Halloween lands on a weekend, drinking violations rise by as much as 30%. Here are some of the things to watch out for in anticipation for the holiday festivities. Lire plus...
7 Frightening DUI Facts
Despite the sobering headlines and untold heartache, people still get behind the wheel after drinking too much. In the spirit of the season, we’d like to relate a few facts that are more than a little scary. Lire plus...
What is the Highest BAC Level Ever Recorded?
According to CBC Canada, a 67 year-old Bulgarian man has the highest BAC level ever recorded, and specifically ‐ the highest survivable BAC level. Lire plus...
Could BAC Results for Diabetics Read Higher Than Normal?
Breathalyzer results for diabetics could read higher than actual BAC estimates due to the presence of acetone, but some breathalyzers are not affected by this. Lire plus...
How Do Online BAC Calculators Work?
Most online BAC calculators require a person to enter four data points: weight, gender, number of drinks consumed, and amount of time they’ve been drinking. Lire plus...
Can a U.S. Citizen be Denied Entry into Canada if They Have a DUI?
Yes, it is indeed true! Anyone with a DWI/DUI conviction is considered to be "inadmissible" and may denied entrance to Canada. Lire plus...
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test if I'm Pulled Over?
In all states, a driver can refuse to take a breathalyzer test, but refusal will result in some form of punishment due to ‘implied consent’ laws. Lire plus...
How Does an Air Pump in a Breathalyzer Contribute to Accuracy?
It’s important when taking a BAC reading that you get air from the deepest part of your lungs. Learn how our professional breathalyzers make this happen. Lire plus...
Will Cocktails Made With a Diet Mixer Result in a Higher BAC?
Northern Kentucky University tested students after drinking the same amounts of alcohol, with different sodas as mixers. The results were very interesting. Lire plus...
Why Do I Sometimes Wake Up Early After a Night of Drinking?
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night or early morning after a night of drinking and wondered why, here’s the answer. Lire plus...
Can I Really Prevent a Hangover with a Breathalyzer?
When it comes to hangovers, prevention really is the best cure. But with a breathalyzer, you can effectively avoid the worst effects of a hangover. Lire plus...
Is Drunk Walking as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
Drunk walking is exactly what it sounds like, and while it may seem to be somewhat innocuous, there is sizable data to the contrary. Lire plus...
Can a Breathalyzer Really Remain Accurate for Thousands of Tests?
BACtrack technicians recently re-calibrated a BACtrack S80 breathalyzer with 2,655 tests in a single year. Read how it went. Lire plus...
The Extraordinary, Hidden Value of a Breathalyzer
Without a device that can easily estimate your BAC, it’s impossible to know exactly where you stand. Lire plus...
BACtrack and Apple Watch
With the BACtrack app on Apple Watch, testing is easier and more convenient than ever before. Lire plus...
What is BAC?
BAC, or blood alcohol concentration, is most commonly used as a metric of intoxication for legal or medical purposes, usually measured as mass per volume. Lire plus...
Why a Breathalyzer?
The question comes up fairly regularly when using a breath tester in public. Why would you choose to use a breathalyzer? Here's our take.  Lire plus...
Which Breathalyzer is Best for Me?
Here's all the information you need to make the right decision.  Lire plus...
BACtrack S80 Appears in Spike TV's Bar Rescue
Jon Taffer, of Spike TV's hit reality show Bar Rescue, uses a BACtrack S80 breathalyzer to determine how drunk a bar employee is. The results are shocking. Lire plus...
Smartphone Breathalyzer Showdown
Eric from YouTube channel Techy Agent held a head-to-head competition recently, pitting BACtrack Mobile against two competing smartphone breathalyzer models. Lire plus...
NBC News Asks: Do Smartphone Breathalyzers Really Work?
In an independent test of three smartphone breathalyzers, BACtrack Mobile out shined all competition--and matched the accuracy of a police breathalyzer exactly. Lire plus...
Forbes Bases Article on BACtrack Data
Forbes published a recent article about the dangers of driving on one of Super Bowl Sunday using breathalyzer data from a recent BACtrack Survery. Lire plus...
WIRED Features BACtrack App for Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is expected to hit the shelves before you know it, and with it come a host of powerful apps capable of not only monitoring your behaviors, but helping shape them in a positive way.A recent article in WIRED sums up the most highly anticipated apps being developed for Apple Watch, including BACtrack."The watch could even potentially help you make better decisions when you’re having a night on the town," it reads. "Breathalyzer maker BACtrack is working on an Apple Watch app that will work with its Mobile... Lire plus...
Fortune Recommends a Breathalyzer to Aid New Year's Resolve
The new year is a time for resolutions--and in this day and age, you have technology to help you stick to your word. Lire plus...
BACtrack Trace and Mobile Reviewed by TechPicks
The lads at TechPicks did a great video review of the BACtrack Trace and BACtrack Mobile Smartphone Breathalyzer. Lire plus...
BACtrack Mobile Reviewed by An Industry Insider
How does BACtrack Mobile stand up to scrutiny from critics who deal with state-of-the-art gadgets on a daily basis? Find out here.  Lire plus...
BuzzFeed Breathalyzes Celebrities on the Red Carpet With BACtrack
Last week at the Golden Globes, BuzzFeed used a BACtrack S80 Pro on the red carpet to see just how hard Hollywood pre-games. Lire plus...
How to Not Embarrass Yourself at this Year's Holiday Party
Holiday time for a lot of companies means parties. Keep your behavior under control and your tongue in check by using this useful tool.  Lire plus...
BACtrack Vio Appears in WIRED Store
The WIRED Store marks its 10th anniversary this year by including the BACtrack Vio in its list of hand picked holiday gifts. Lire plus...
Can My Car Tell Me If I'm Drunk?
The Car Doctor on Boston.com answers a simple question: is there an invention that would allow a car to tell if its driver were drunk? Oh yes, by george, there is. Lire plus...
Popular Science Features BACtrack Vio
Popular Science this month features the BACtrack Vio Smartphone Breathalyzer in their Obsessed column, along with a few other cool tech devices they are currently lusting for.  Lire plus...
BACtrack Vio Revolutionizes the Breathalyzer Construct
Can keychain breathalyzers positively affect people's drinking behaviors? NPR speaks with BACtrack President Keith Nothacker to investigate. Lire plus...
CNET Lauds BACtrack Mobile Win at Good Design Awards
CNET reported on BACtrack Mobile's win at the Good Design Awards last week. The Good Design Awards track the best design and innovation across a range of fields. Lire plus...
The Hottest Gadget for an Extra Spicy Cinco De Mayo
For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means celebrating with adult beverages. Using this trendy gadget will not only make your holiday spicer, but safer, too. Lire plus...
BACtrack Rated #1 Breathalyzer by Car & Driver
Car and Driver held a breathalyzer showdown in their April, 2014 issue, judging a spectrum of devices from different manufacturers according to their design, performance, accuracy, and ease of use. The winner was a shocker.  Lire plus...
RoundReviews Sets Sights on Going to 11
BACtrack Mobile earned an impressive score on UK-based tech review site RoundReviews recently. Here's why the reviewer thinks BACtrack Mobile can go to 11 for the individual. Lire plus...
BACtrack S35 Rocks Out Like Never Before
The BACtrack S35 made a guest appearance on the VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" last week. The episode was filming a party at the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC. Lire plus...
Let This Device Dispel Your Drinking Myths
Are there some assumptions you have about drinking that may be erroneous? Lire plus...
BACtrack Mobile Rings in the New Year on Good Morning, America
One of the most exciting days of the year is the very first one--and Good Morning America's resident Soccer Mom explains why BACtrack Mobile is probably the best gadget to own on such an auspicious day. Lire plus...
Your Friday Night Just Got a Little Geekier
With BACtrack Mobile, quantified drinking is at your fingertips. Android Police here investigate: can you handle this much data in your drinking experience? Lire plus...
BACtrack S80 Makes a Series of Appearances with Dr. Phil
BACtrack breathalyzers and company founder Keith Nothacker have made several appearances on the Dr. Phil Show over the past few years. The TV personality has been a champion of using personal breathalyzers to safely monitor BAC for some time. Lire plus...
BACtrack S80 Featured in The Wall Street Journal
The BACtrack S80 breathalyzer was mentioned in a great article in The Wall Street Journal about the effects of alcohol and the factors contributing to how fast it is absorbed into the bloodstream.  Lire plus...