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CDOT Giving Away Smartphone Breathalyzers To Curb DUIs

DENVER (CBS4)- The Colorado Department of Transportation is working to help prevent drivers in Colorado from drinking and driving.

CDOT has previously studied the impact of smartphone breathalyzers on behavior.

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CDOT teamed up with BACtrack, a personal breathalyzer company two years ago and handed them out to 220 people. A total of 84 percent said having the breathalyzers lowered their risk for a DUI.

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(credit: CDOT)

CDOT has 200 of the devices to give out to drivers once again. Those interested can apply online.

LINK: codot.bactrack.com

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