PBT Admissibility in Court is indicated as which in the material?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Depends on jurisdiction
• D. Not addressed

Answer: (B)

PBT is a field screening tool, not an evidentiary measurement. The material treats PBT results as not admissible in court because they’re designed to give officers a quick indication of potential impairment, not to provide a legally valid BAC value. Several factors can affect PBT accuracy—mouth alcohol from recent consumption, residual substances in the mouth, recent use of mouthwash, food or drink, and variations in device calibration or operator technique. These issues mean PBT results don’t meet the reliability and standardization typically required for court evidence. For that reason, the material indicates PBT results are not admissible, so the answer is No.