Booze bus/飲酒運転検問
| Pronunciation | /buːz bʌs/ (ブーズ・バス) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
A police vehicle used for random breath testing (RBT) to catch drink-drivers, typically set up at a roadside checkpoint. |
| Japanese Translation |
飲酒運転取り締まりバス（検問車） |
| Japanese Explanation |
警察が飲酒運転を取り締まるために使う検問用の車両。 |
Origin
'Booze' (slang for alcohol) + 'bus' (the vehicle itself).
Related Words
booze bus
Australian English
A surprise police roadblock to test drivers for alcohol consumption. The “bus” refers to the large vehicle police use at the roadblocks. Initial questioning of those who register a blood alohol content above the legal limit takes place within the bus.
日本語
警察の飲酒運転検問のこと。
Plain English
Breathalyzer test checkpoint.
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
| If you drink and drive, I hope you get caught by the booze bus. | 飲酒運転するならば警察に捕まえたらいいな。 | If you drive under the influence, I hope the cops catch you at a breathalyzer test checkpoint. |