Man's claim that mouthwash caused breath test result was false

Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11:36am

A 62-year-old Dunedin man claimed mouthwash caused a high breath-test result after being stopped on the Waihola Highway on Sunday. Police investigated the claim and found the mouthwash bottle contained no alcohol. The stop followed reports of the man driving too closely behind another vehicle.

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1. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 10:41am

   Man claims mouthwash to blame for drink driving result (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 11:36am

   Breath test lie exposed as mouthwash found to be alcohol-free (opens in new tab)