Source: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/drug-alcohol/Employee-Consequences.aspx
Timestamp: 2014-03-12 00:15:49
Document Index: 739850586

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 40', 'art 40', '§382', 'art 40', '§40', '§40', '§382']

Print Contact FMCSAFind the local Field Offices in your StateContact UsAbout FMCSAFMCSA HomeOur MissionWhat CDL Drivers Need to KnowWhat if I fail or refuse a test?
Your refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test is generally equivalent to testing positive to a drug or alcohol test. You must immediately be removed from performing safety-sensitive functions (i.e., driving CMVs) until successful completion of the return-to-duty process with a DOT-qualified substance abuse professional. The DOT regulations outline refusals to test for drugs and alcohol. Some refusals are determined by medical review officers (49 CFR Part 40 Subpart G) and alcohol technicians (49 CFR Part 40 Subpart N). For others, the determination is the employer’s responsibility. Refusals to submit to a drug or alcohol test are defined in §382.107. The employee handbook available on the ODAPC Web site provides examples of conduct that the regulations define as refusing a test (49 CFR Part 40 Subpart I and Subpart N) and what happens if you test positive, refuse a test, or violate FMCSA regulations. It is, therefore, critical to understand the specific circumstances that define a refusal, which can be found in §40.191, §40.261 and §382.107. Find driver resources and downloads >> Connect with us Feedback | Privacy Policy | USA.gov | Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) | Accessibility | OIG Hotline | Web Policies and Important Links | Site Map | Plug-ins Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration