Post Accident Testing Instructions

DOT Requires Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers involved in Qualifying Accidents under FMCSA Regulations 49 CFR Part 382.303.

Testing is Required when:

• Fatality: If the Accident Results in a Fatality, Testing is Required for the Driver, even if No Citation was issued
• Injury with Citation: If the Accident caused a Bodily Injury Requiring Immediate Medical Treatment away from the scene and the Driver received a Citation for a Moving Violation Testing is Required
• Disabling Vehicle With Citation: If Any Vehicle is Towed from the Scene due to Disabling Damage and the Driver received a Citation for a Moving Violation Testing is Required

Testing is Not Required when:

• If there was no Fatality and the Driver did not receive a Citation under the above Conditions Testing is not Required under DOT Rules
• If the Accident involves a Private Vehicle or a Non-Commercial Motor Vehicle DOT Rules do not Apply

Testing Timeframes

• Alcohol Test: Must be conducted within 2 Hours of the Accident.  If not Possible the Reason must be Documented and Attempts must continue up to 8 Hours
• Drug Test: Must be conducted within 32 Hours of the Accident.  If not Possible the Reason must be Documented

Testing Instructions

Drug Testing

Order DOT drug tests online through your Express Labs account using QPassports.  If you are unable to order online, use Quest paper forms provided by Express Labs.

• All DOT drug tests must be ordered through Express Labs.
• Results from other consortiums or third-party programs are not accepted.
• Drug Testing – View Instructions

Alcohol Testing

Order breath alcohol tests online through your Express Labs account using QPassports.  If you are unable to order online, choose any site, pay for the test, and send Express Labs the results.

• Drivers should only sign forms that list their name and employer/company name.
• Alcohol Testing – View Instructions

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Post Accident | Updated 2026