Post Accident testing should be done with in 8 hours of the incident if possible, however, even if you have a CDL:
DOT Post Incindent/Accident Drug Screening is to be done when a vehicle is involved and includes one or more of the following:
- A fatality
- Personal injury requiring medical aid
- Vehicle needs to be towed due to accident damage
- Driver received a citation at the scene
If there is not a Drug/Alcohol test preformed within 8 hours of an accident, MCC must receive in writing the reason – PER DOT GUIDELINES