Current textIn force on Oct. 1, 2010Source: annual CFR editions 2001–2016

§ 40.211 Who conducts DOT alcohol tests?

Current wording, first on file in the 2001 annual edition.

govinfo, 2010 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 40.211 — Who conducts DOT alcohol tests?. Text in force on October 1, 2010. This wording effective October 1, 2001 to present. Source: govinfo, 2010 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2010-title49-vol1/CFR-2010-title49-vol1-sec40-211. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/40.211?asof=2010-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) Screening test technicians (STTs) and breath alcohol technicians (BATs) meeting their respective requirements of this subpart are the only people authorized to conduct DOT alcohol tests.

(b) An STT can conduct only alcohol screening tests, but a BAT can conduct alcohol screening and confirmation tests.

(c) As a BAT- or STT-qualified immediate supervisor of a particular employee, you may not act as the STT or BAT when that employee is tested, unless no other STT or BAT is available and DOT agency regulations do not prohibit you from doing so.

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 2001

Oct. 1, 2001 → presentannual editions 2001–2016viewing

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