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May a Medical Examiner qualify a driver who has blood in his urine?

Answer:

The Medical Examiner decides to certify, time-limit or disqualify. The decision to certify a driver is determined by whether the examiner believes that the blood in the urine affects the ability of the commercial driver to safely. Regardless of whether the CMV driver is certified, the Medical Examiner should document referral to a specialist or the driver's Primary Care Provider.

Last Updated : April 1, 2014