49 CFR § 382.501 Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing

§ 382.501 Removal from safety-sensitive function.

Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 382

(a) Except as provided in subpart F of this part, no driver shall perform safety-sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, if the driver has engaged in conduct prohibited by subpart B of this part or an alcohol or controlled substances rule of another DOT agency.

(b) No employer shall permit any driver to perform safety-sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, if the employer has determined that the driver has violated this section.

(c) For purposes of this subpart, commercial motor vehicle means a commercial motor vehicle in commerce as defined in § 382.107, and a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce as defined in part 390 of this subchapter.

[66 FR 43103, Aug. 17, 2001, as amended at 89 FR 90619, Nov. 18, 2024]

← § 382.415 Notification to employers of a controlled substances or alcohol testing program violation.§ 382.503 Required evaluation and testing, reinstatement of commercial driving privilege. →