Section 1286.260   Operation of PBTs

The following procedures shall be used to obtain a breath sample to determine a subject's BrAC with an approved PBT:

a)         Each test shall be performed according to an operational procedure programmed into the instrument.

b)        A test shall consist of only one breath analysis reading, based on the PBT's internal operational calculations.

1)        A complete and valid breath analysis reading is denoted by at least one air blank, one subject breath test reading, and no breakdown message.

2)        Messages such as "No Go", "Void", etc., are not breakdowns or malfunctions.  These messages indicate the subject's failure to adequately complete the test.

c)         A subject who submits an insufficient sample or otherwise fails to adequately complete the test or tests may be asked to submit to an additional test or tests.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 7305, effective May 1, 2007)