As driving under the influence puts everyone on the road at risk, repeat offenders are subjected to steep penalties. As a condition of the sentence, someone might be ordered by the court to wear an alcohol bracelet, or secure continuous remote alcohol monitor (SCRAM) device. Learn why these devices are necessary and how they aid alcohol testing here.  

How Alcohol Bracelets Work

An alcohol bracelet is secured to the ankle. When someone consumes alcohol, it can be secreted through the skin as sweat. The device performs a transdermal test hourly to scan for the presence of alcohol in sweat. The test can differentiate between alcoholic beverages consumed and skincare products and perfumes containing alcohol.

The alcohol bracelet is linked to a modem that sends the data to a monitoring center. If the presence of alcohol is identified in the data, representatives at the monitoring center will let the police know. 

When Are Alcohol Monitors Necessary?

A judge can determine a person with multiple DUI offenses is not to be trusted to maintain their sobriety without round-the-clock monitoring. Wearing a SCRAM device 24/7 for the length of the sentence makes the offender accountable for their behavior.

A person will also be less likely to drink due to the legal consequences. Drinking while wearing the bracelet can violate probation, which could result in jail time. Having offenders wear the alcohol monitor also saves communities money and resources by reducing the need for frequent in-person testing.

People convicted of driving under the influence are often required to purchase their own alcohol bracelets and pay for monitoring services. For a device to adhere to the terms of your sentence, visit Tennessee Recovery & Monitoring in Cleveland, TN. The company carries alcohol monitoring devices and other products by SCRAM Cam® and more leading brands. View product details online, or call (855) 472-7269 for additional information.