DMV Notices Traffic Schools Concerning Urine Testing

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Mandatory Curriculum Update (Note this does not effect DOT random testing requirements). Effective immediately, traffic violator schools (TVS) and driving schools must update their curriculums (classroom, online, and home study) to reflect current chemical testing requirements for violators of driving under the influence (DUI).

California Vehicle Code (CVC) §23612, “implied consent for chemical testing,” requires a blood or breath chemical test when a person is lawfully arrested for DUI involving drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol. The urine chemical test is only permitted under the following conditions:

  • Both blood and breath tests are unavailable.
  • The individual is a hemophiliac.
  • The individual is taking anticoagulant medication.

Procedures – Immediately, update all TVS and driving school curriculums (classroom, online, and home study) to include the revised chemical test requirements. Submit a confirmation letter and an excerpt from the updated section no later than June 1, 2013, to:

Background – Prior to January 1, 2013, persons lawfully arrested for a DUI had the option of a blood, breath, or urine chemical test. Recent legislation no longer permits the urine chemical test except under specific circumstances.