19Breath analysis, &c., of vessel operators suspected of having consumed alcohol

19 Breath analysis, &c., of vessel operators suspected of having consumed alcohol

(1)  This section applies if –

(a) it appears to a police officer that a person is, or has just ceased, operating a vessel; and

(b) the police officer reasonably suspects that there is alcohol in the person's breath or blood.

(2)  To determine whether an offence has been committed under Part 2 , the police officer may require the person to submit to a breath analysis.

(3)  The police officer may impose the requirement whether or not the vessel is underway.

(4)  If the police officer requires the person to submit to a breath analysis, the police officer (or another police officer) may require the person firstly to submit to a breath test.