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OOSC, Part I, Item 7. a. - Possession of Drugs or Alcohol

Entry DateApril 16, 2020
Issue Number20-010-DRV
NameRichard A. Wieczorek Jr
AgencyIndiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Address1550 E. 181st AveLowell, Indiana, 46356United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone219-363-5280
Email[email protected]
CommitteeDriver-Traffic Enforcement Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Under 392.4 in the FMCSRs, no driver shall be on duty and possess, be under the influence of, or use of any drugs or other substances not prescribed by a medical doctor. What if the driver has a passenger or co-driver that is not on duty and is in possession of a illegal substance while the CMV is being operated on the roadway. Does this still place the driver in violation for the passenger having a illegal substance while the CMV is being operated?

Justification or Need

Can the driver be placed Out of Service for 24 Hours for this violation?

Request for Action

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