A company in Japan have developed a solution to try and address the problem of drunk cycling. It’s a bike lock which detects alcohol on the breath of a cyclist when they are about to unlock their bike. An alert is then sent to the pre-registered partner’s smartphone, who can they try and persuade the person from cycling.
The bike lock and app have been developed by KOOWHO, a company based in Tokyo, and below is how they describe their product.
World’s First Breathalyzer Bike Lock
Drunk-riding of bike is dangerous, the cause of injuries and accidents. Furthermore, just like drunk driving, it is against the law in Japan. However, many people are not aware about the dangers and illegality compared to drunk driving.
ALCOHO-LOCK presented by KOOWHO is a totally new solution consisting of a lock and exclusive application. When cyclists are about to unlock, the alcohol density level will be checked by breathing into the lock. In case alcohol is detected from cyclist’s breath, an alert is automatically sent to the pre-registered partner’s smartphone. The partner can stop their beloved cyclist from riding bike.
What is needed in order to end drunk riding of bike, it is the reform of the mindset and the power of love.
To all cyclists, with love.
・To use ALCOHO-LOCK, you need a smartphone installed with the exclusive application.
・ALCOHO-LOCK is a product that was created for cyclists and their partners to reconfirm the dangers of cycling under the influence of alcohol.
The alcohol level detected from this product is only a reference and does not insure the safety of the cyclist.
・Our company is not responsible for any damage or loss by using this product. Use under your own discretion.
・Even in the case that alcohol is not detected, do not ride a bicycle after you drink
How much alcohol does it hold?
So, is there certain threshold you have to hit to get it to unlock?