39 year-old Sam is driving his wife and kids home after the office Christmas party. Trouble is, he's overindulged and police find him double-parked illegally outside a bottle shop. To cap it off, standing in the back seat is an unrestrained toddler. Police suspect Sam is heavily affected by alcohol and a breath test confirms their suspicions.

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This observational documentary series titled Random Breath Test is a high-velocity series that takes viewers behind police lines and into the endless battle to stop drink and drug driving. We follow hard-working and dedicated Police Officers in their battle to reduce the drink and drug driving rates across New South Wales.



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Taking viewers behind police lines into the endless battle to stop drink and drug driving

53 year-old Grant thinks he can play the guitar better than Jimmy Hendrix. On his way to a jam session with his lead singer he's taken a very long and winding road over roundabouts, in and out of lanes, sometimes even stopping in the middle of the road. After a two-hour all-car alert police finally track him down in a hotel carpark. 

Episode 2 - Birthday Present

Out celebrating his first job in four years, 60 year-old Bob thought it was his lucky day, but his luck may be about to run out. Bob's had a tough life - he's spent time in jail and has drifted from job to job. But Bob is a man who looks on the bright side of life and decides that this is the best night he's had in a long time

Episode 3 - Stitched Up

19 year-old Lachlan was on a date and thought he could get away with avoiding a Random Breath Testing sight; trouble is, police are one step ahead of him. He's a P-Plater and so has an alcohol limit of zero. He blows over the limit and finds himself arrested. His girlfriend is sobbing and police comfort her making sure she can get home. Avoiding police, blowing over, and a traumatized girlfriend. 

Episode 4 - Woodstock

The quiet country town of Tocumwal is coming alive to the sound of a weekend music festival. It's all about peace, love and a whole lot more. But as punters pour out of town the police drug-testing bus is waiting for them. 21 year-old Ellie just wanted to wash the dust from her face instead she's facing the consequences of what she says is a spiked drink.

Episode 5 - Spiked Drink

During the holiday season, police are out in force in Newcastle to make sure people have not been overdoing the party spirit.  They randomly test bleary eyed Michael on his way to work, who claims to have had only 'a couple' of beers the night before. However, his breath test tells a different story, and his final reading proves a sobering experience...


Episode 6 - Pig Hunter

In Byron Bay, while holiday makers are out enjoying a great time, it can often mean OVER time for police.  As officers are busy trying to keep the roads safe,  they spot a ute driving erratically.  They suspect the driver might be over the limit, but when they discover he's FIVE times the limit, police realise they've prevented a potential disaster on the roads…

Episode 7 - Uteless

In Sydney's West 27 year old Sam is an accident waiting to happen. Seen swerving across the road, Sam admits to being over the limit. But breath tests reveal he is WELL over the limit, after blowing high range.  Worse still, this is not the first time he has been caught drink driving. It dawns on Sam that alcohol is becoming a problem in his life, and one that needs addressing before it's too late

Episode 8 - Ice Queen

In Queanbeyan, police have their eyes peeled for suspicious activity. They come across a couple who have just returned from watching a boxing match at the local pub.  But after blowing over, their night might just be on the ropes.

Episode 9 - Elliot's Brother

In Liverpool, police have their hands full when they pull over 32 year old Yousef.  His drug test turns positive for cannabis, but before police can take him back to the station, they have to deal with his two Rottweilers in the back seat.
With the dogs growing more and more agitated, and no-one available to pick them up, have police bitten off more than they can chew?

Random Breath Test

Episode 1 - The Carer

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