Static Random Breath Testing will be suspended in several states due to concerns police officers could be exposed to coronavirus.

New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland’s respective police services will pause roadside breath tests immediately and indefinitely.

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The drastic move comes as the number of confirmed cases surpasses 300 nationwide.

“With the devices in a stationary RBT set up, police could be testing 50, 60, 100 people over and over again,” Police Association President Tony King told 7NEWS.

“This is about keeping people safe.”

A statement issued by the Queensland Police Service said the measure would be put in place immediately and indefinitely.

“The decision has been made to minimise health risks to QPS officers and the community,” it read.

“Road safety continues to be a significant priority for the QPS. The QPS will continue to undertake random breath and drug testing through high visibility mobile patrols.”

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Police have stressed that the new measure is not a green light for people to drink and drive.

Officers will still be pulling over drivers they suspect may be drunk behind the wheel.