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Breathalyzer Bike Lock Stops Drunken Cyclists In Their Tracks

Posted by samzenpus on from the one-too-many dept.

Zothecula writes: Driving while drunk is a bad idea even on a bike. Slowed reflexes and decreased awareness of the world around them can make a drunk cyclist a danger on the road. Working in much the same way as breath-test locks for your car, the Alcoho-Lock aims to prevent cyclists from hopping in the seat when they've had one too many. The device even comes with a smartphone app that connects with the lock over Bluetooth and lets a loved one know that you are trying to bike drunk.

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  1. Re:Do you still need a normal lock? by RDW · · Score: 3, Funny

    Even if they can't steal your bike, can they steal your $300 lock?! Also, don't most cyclists have another rather obvious means of blowing (alcohol-free) air into a tube..?

  2. Re:Self-respecting drunks by Mr+D+from+63 · · Score: 4, Funny

    No self-respecting cyclist drunk will ever voluntarily purchase one of these,

    This product is worthy of a Lance Armstrong endorsement.

  3. Cognative impairment by sjbe · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wouldn't a reasonably complicated combination lock basically serve the same purpose without needing any fancy electronics?