Overview:

The rise in drunk driving is the prime factor driving the overall remote breathalysers market. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 10,497 people died in accidents due to drunk driving in 2016. Within the same year, more than 1 million drivers were caught and arrested for driving under the effect of alcohol. This growing incidence has encouraged the need to curb such accidents and thus periodic examinations of drivers take place. The World Health Organization has set targets to reducing the worldwide mortalities caused by road traffic accidents by 2020. Alcohol consumption is one of the major causative factors of such injuries. Such constant developments further increase the demand for remote breathalysers across the world, thus catalysing the growth of the overall market.

Remote breathalysers are also used for clinical applications such as treating alcohol use disorders. These devices are used for monitoring alcohol consumption levels in patients addicted to it. Remote breathalysers are easy to use and the latest advancements in technology enable point of care facility to patients. Remote breathalysers are also growing in demand among rehabilitation centres.

The latest remote breathalyser developed by SoberLink Healthcare LLC. gained FDA 510 (k) clearance for medical use. This new remote breathalyser is wireless in nature, uses facial recognition to match identity, and encompasses stamper resistant sensors to maintain the integrity of the test. This device also comprises a cloud-based recovery management tool that monitors the alcohol test from start to finish.

Of the geographies studied, North America accounted for maximum market share owing to its increase in consumption of alcohol, rise in number of individual car holders and growing investment in developing advanced technology. Europe follows the trend of North America in alcohol consumption and shows potential CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. With economic growth in Asia Pacific, there is a rise in individual car holders and an increase in alcohol consumption among teenagers, which contribute to the growth of this market.

The Global Remote Breathalyzer Market is segmented as follows:

• By Sensor Type
  • Fuel Cell Sensors
  • Semiconductor Oxide Sensors
• By End Users
  • Law Enforcement
  • Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
  • Workplace Abuse Testing
  • Sports Centers
  • Personal Users
  • Rehabilitation Centers
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

Remote breathalysers comprehend an extensive market outreach across the globe. The rise in alcohol abuse has led to increase in investment among various leading market players in developing latest technologies and attaining maximum penetration within the market. The global remote breathalyzers market comprises various industrial players namely, Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., Alere, Inc., Lifeloc technologies, Soberlink Helathcare LLC, Andatech Private Limited, BACtrack, Lion Laboratories Limited, Intoximeters, Inc., Quest Diagnostics and others.

This report offers:

• An in depth analysis of the global remote breathalysers market
• Market trends and complete understanding for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026; considering the historical data for 2016 and keeping 2017 as the base year
• Market evaluation pertaining to each segment
• Qualitative information of market dynamics with regards to market drivers, opportunities and restraints
• A thorough information on the key market players and understanding on the competitive landscape with respective profiles of each player