Being stopped by the police while driving
Alcohol measurement
The police can stop you at any time and ask you to blow into a breathalyzer if:
they believe you have been drinking alcohol
you have committed a traffic violation
you have been in a traffic accident
If a person refuses to blow
If a person refuses to blow into a breathalyzer when requested by the police, it is considered a violation of the traffic laws. The police can then:
assume that the person is under the influence and treat the case as such
require a blood sample
arrest the person if necessary and take them to a police station for a blood sample
The person could also lose their driving license or be fined.
Service provider
The Icelandic Police