DOT REQUIREMENTS
Each employer is required to test each surviving driver for alcohol and controlled substances as soon as practicable following an accident as required by §382.303. However, if an alcohol test is not administered within 8 hours following the accident, or if a controlled substance test is not administered within 32 hours following the accident, the employer must cease attempts to administer that test. In both cases the employer must prepare and maintain a record stating the reason(s) the test(s) were not promptly administered.
In the event of Post accident and Reasonable suspicion test please contact WOOTS immediately on service@woots.ca with following info
- Name of the Employee
- employee coordinates (address with zip or postal code)
- employees’ smart phone no.
- Driving license number
Please note employer can carry out post accident and reasonble suspicion testing in Canda and USA
| Type of accident involved | Citation issued to the CMV driver | Test must be performed by employer |
|---|---|---|
| i. Human fatality | YES NO | YES YES |
| ii. Bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene | YES NO | YES NO |
| iii. Disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away | YES NO | YES NO |