Concern is being expressed by bar and nightclub owners in the Colonial Zone about the recent implementation of breathalyzers. With many already experiencing losses due to the new earlier closing hours, they feel the new breathalyzer program can only affect their bottom line even more adversely. They would also like the Metropolitan Transport Authority to specify how many drinks a person can have before registering a positive result so signs can be posted warning their customers of the number of beers or shots it takes to test positive.

Results can vary, but it would seem one small beer was enough to show positive. It would register 0.71mg/litre while the limits established declare a person unfit to drive are between 0.25mg/l to 0.75mg/l. One shot of vodka for another person was enough to get the red warning light and a 'no driving' reading.

A letter of protest to authorities is being considered by bar owners. It would include a request to be more flexible with breathalyzer limits as well as protest the restrictions on operating hours for bars and other alcohol related businesses.

In addition to the breathalyzers, pepper spray will be used to bring any uncooperative drivers under control. While AMET spokesman, José Jáquez assures the public that pepper spray has no side effects, many are worried about possible temporary blindness that may need to be treated by an eye specialist.