Instructions:
Indicate whether the driver was tested for alcohol or drug use.
Definition:
Indicates the presence of alcohol by test, type, and result.
Rationale:
Alcohol is the most prevalent drug involved in motor vehicle crashes. When a driver or non-motorist is tested, capturing this information allows a greater ability to assess alcohol involvement and the role of enforcement.
Code | Attribute | Definition |
1 | Test Not Given | Indicates this person was not given a test for the detection of drugs. |
2 | Test Refused | Indicates that this person refused to provide a specimen to be tested for the detection of drugs for a test that was requested by law enforcement. |
3 | Test Given | Indicates that this person was given a test for the detection of drugs. |
4 | Unknown If Tested | Indicates that it is unknown if a test was administered for the detection of drugs for this person. |
99 | Unknown | If this attribute is used, an explanation in the narrative is recommended. |
Accuracy Checks
- If the Test Status reports ‘test given’, then Type of Test and BAC Test Result should be completed.