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Must a physician specifically advise that substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or may a pharmacist’s advice or precautions printed on a container suffice for the adv

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Section § 382.213: Controlled substance use.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Must a physician specifically advise that substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or may a pharmacist’s advice or precautions printed on a container suffice for the advice?

Guidance: A physician must specifically advise the driver that the substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).

Regulatory Topic: Guidance regarding a physician’s advice that the substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a CMV
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997