What is an Alco sensor test and should I take one if I am pulled over?
When you are pulled over for a DWI, a police officer may, in most instances, ask you to take a portable breath test. We call that the Alco sensor. That is a handheld device that the officer uses to measure your blood alcohol in your system. This is not admissible in New York State court, but it does allow the officer to determine whether you have any alcohol in your system. It is just another tool they can use against you when determining whether or not you are driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated.


