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See. 22-421. Prohibited. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train: (1) While such person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath, as indicated by a chemical test administered in accordance with the provisions of Section 22-423; (2) While such person is under the influence of alcohol; (3) While such person is under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle, engine or train safely; or (4) While such person is under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle, engine or train safely. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" include~ mopeds, while operated on the roads and streets of the city and public highways of the commonwealth within the city. Sec. 22-422. Analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content of blood. (a) Any person who is suspected of a violation of Sections 22-421 or 22-421.1 shall be entitled, if such equipment is available, to have his breath analyzed to determine the probable alcoholic content of his blood. Such person shall also be entitled, upon request, to observe the process of analysis and to see the blood alcohol reading on the equipment used to perform the breath test. Such breath may be analyzed by any police officer of the state or city or by any member of the sheriff's department in the normal discharge of his duties. (b) The proper method and equipment to be used in analyzing breath samples taken pursuant to this section shall be as established by the state department of general services, division of consolidated laboratory services.