49 CFR 40.277 - Are alcohol tests other than saliva or breath permitted under these regulations?

Regulations last checked for updates: Apr 30, 2025

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Mar 20, 2025

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§ 40.277 - Are alcohol tests other than saliva or breath permitted under these regulations?

No, other types of alcohol tests (e,g., blood and urine) are not authorized for testing done under this part. Only saliva or breath for screening tests and breath for confirmation tests using approved devices are permitted.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 102,301,322,5331,20140,31306,and

source: 65 FR 79526, Dec. 19, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 40.277