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May an employer allow a driver, subject to post-accident controlled substances testing, to continue to drive pending receipt of the results of the controlled substances test?

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FMCSA-D&A-382.303-Q02 tmw.docx (22.22 KB)

Section § 382.303: Post-accident testing.

Guidance Q&A

Question 2: May an employer allow a driver, subject to post-accident controlled substances testing, to continue to drive pending receipt of the results of the controlled substances test?

Guidance: Yes. A driver may continue to drive, so long as no other restrictions are imposed by §382.307 or by law enforcement officials.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance on whether an employer may allow a driver to drive pending the post-accident substances testing results
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997