The latest issue of Between the Lines includes a discussion about technologies in development by the auto industry in cooperation with NHTSA to eliminate impaired driving. Two systems in development are touch based tissue spectrometry and distance spectrometry that measures exhaled breath. A prototype car demonstrating these technologies is anticipated by 2013.

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The American Optometric Association (AOA) has endorsed the use of HGN by law enforcement officers as a scientifically valid and reliable tool for use by law enforcement to detect impairment.

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In the members only section we have added a movie interview with TBI Special Agent Samera Zavoro. She explains the Alco Sensor 5 portable breath testing devise, which will be used to replace the larger portable devises currently in use in Davidson and Shelby County.

To learn about the device, log in and go to the Alcohol and Blood Testing/Breath Testing folder.

Persons with DUI convictions in the USA are not permitted to enter Canada, unless they complete the Proof of Rehabilitation form and the Temporary Permit Forms and pay required fees.

The forms are available in our RESOURCES folder.

The revisions to the case law section of the trial manual have been completed and are now available in the Members Only section.

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