Ask X3What does 49 CFR 40.277 (Are alcohol tests other than saliva or breath permitted under these regulations?) require?
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As Ask X3, your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what 49 CFR 40.277 requires:
You are not allowed to use other types of alcohol tests, such as blood and urine, for testing under these regulations. Under 49 CFR 40.277, you must only use:
* Saliva or breath for screening tests (using approved devices).
* Breath only for confirmation tests (using approved devices).
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