[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR382.501]

[Page 868]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
        CHAPTER III--FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION,
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 382--CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL USE AND TESTING--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart E--Consequences for Drivers Engaging in Substance Use-Related 
                                 Conduct
 
Sec. 382.501  Removal from safety-sensitive function.


    (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 Sec. 382.107, and a 
commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce as defined in part 390 
of this subchapter.