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DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 1/13/2020 Page 3 consent to a full query of the Clearinghouse (unless he or she has previously provided electronic consent). In the event a full query of the Clearinghouse reveals unresolved violation information for a candidate or current employee, the driver will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions, including the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle and, in the case of a candidate, may have their conditional offer of employment rescinded or, in the case of a current employee, may be subject to discipline. Post-Accident Testing As soon as practicable following an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle operating on a public road, the City will test each surviving driver for controlled substances and alcohol when the following occurs: • The accident involves a fatality or • The driver receives a citation for a moving traffic violation from the accident and an injury is treated away from the accident scene or • The driver receives a citation for a moving traffics violation from the accident and a vehicle is required to be towed from the accident scene. The following chart summarizes when DOT post-accident testing needs to be conducted: Type of accident involved Citation issued to the DOT covered CDL driver? Test must be performed by the City i. Human fatality YES YES NO YES ii. Bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene YES YES NO NO iii. Disabling damage to any YES YES motor vehicle requiring tow NO NO away A driver subject to post-accident testing must remain readily available or the driver will be deemed to have refused to submit to testing. This requirement to remain ready for testing does not preclude a driver from leaving the scene of an accident for the period necessary to obtain assistance in responding to the accident or to obtain necessary medical care. Post – Accident Controlled Substance Testing Drivers are required to submit a urine sample for post-accident controlled substance testing as soon as possible. If the driver is not tested within thirty-two (32) hours after the accident, the City will cease its attempts to test the driver and prepare and maintain on file a record stating why the test was not promptly administered. Post- Accident Alcohol Testing Drivers are required to submit to post-accident alcohol testing as soon as possible. After an accident, consuming alcohol is prohibited until the driver is tested. If the driver is not tested