[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR382.501]



[Page 175]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      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.