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• The accident involves the loss of human life; or • The driver receives a citation for a moving traffic violation arising from the accident, which results in an injury or severe damage to one or more motor vehicles. A driver who is subject to post- accident testing must remain readily available for such testing. Drivers who are not readily available for such testing may be deemed by the City to have refused to submit to testing. Drivers are required to submit to post - accident controlled substance testing as soon as possible within 32 hours of the accident. If the driver is not tested within 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. Drivers are required to submit to post- accident alcohol testing as soon as possible within two hours; and in any event no more than eight hours after the accident. If the driver is not tested within two hours after the accident, the City will prepare and maintain on file a record stating why the test was not administered within that time. If the driver is not tested within eight 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 administered. In the event of an accident, it is possible that the driver will be directed to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test for the use of alcohol or controlled substance administered by a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer. Whenever such a test is conducted by a law enforcement officer, the driver must contact the City and immediately report the existence of the test, providing the name, badge number, and telephone number of the law enforcement officer who conducted the test. 6. Random Testing. Random alcohol and controlled substance testing will be conducted as follows: • Alcohol testing will be administered at a number equal to or greater than 10% of the average number of driver positions. Controlled substance testing will be performed at a number equal to or greater than 50% of the average number of drivers. Under the selected process used, each driver will have an equal chance of being tested each time selections are made. Drivers may be selected for more than one test per year. • Test will be unannounced and spread reasonably through the calendar year. • Drivers selected for a random test will proceed immediately to the test site upon notification of being selected. • In the event a driver who is selected for a random test is on vacation or an extended medical absence they will be tested when they return. 7. Emergency Call Back to Work Provisions. If an employee is called back to work for an emergency and is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she will not be allowed to work and arrangements for transportation to the employee's home will be made. 8. Right of Refusal. Employees have the right to refuse requested tests. However, refusal to submit to such tests will result in disciplinary action and will be considered in evaluating 38