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Self-administered sobriety test kiosk aids Michigan police during pandemic

Photo courtesy of Precision Kiosk Technologies.

April 27, 2021

A self-operated sobriety test kiosk has allowed the Ferndale, Michigan police to administer sobriety tests without exposing personnel to the COVID-19 virus, according to a Royal Oak Tribune report.

The kiosk in the police lobby allows 43rd District Court probationers to be tested for court-ordered alcohol breath tests.

The police previously administered the alcohol breath tests until the COVID-19 pandemic picked up last year.

The AB Kiosk is made by Minneapolis-based Precision Kiosk Technologies, which has around 36 of these kiosks in use nationwide.

Ferndale officials got a grant to rent the kiosk for $1,700 per month.

Ferndale's court remains closed to the public.

For an update on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected kiosks, click here.