Drug Testing Rules for Professional Drivers

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LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. BGC-AO-001: Drug Testing Rules for Professional Drivers

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Drug Testing Rules for Professional Drivers

Law: Lto Administrative Order No. Bgc-ao-001

Decision Date: Feb 23, 1999

Professional driver’s license applicants must undergo drug testing, with strict regulations and penalties for those who test positive, ensuring road safety and compliance with national drug policies.

Law Summary

Application and Scope of Drug Testing Requirement

Applies to all applicants or renewals for a professional driver's license in Metro Manila and regional levels.
Testing must be conducted by LTO-accredited physicians, laboratories, NBI, or PNP facilities accredited by both the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
LTO is responsible for obtaining and updating a list of accredited laboratories and professionals monthly.

Drug Testing Procedures

Applicants must submit a minimum of 60 ml urine in a designated container for initial drug testing.
The temperature of the urine sample is measured immediately after collection.
A positive initial test triggers a confirmatory test conducted by accredited official laboratories (DDB, PNP Crime Lab, or NBI Lab).
Denial of license or renewal occurs if confirmatory test is positive.
The MRO recommends rehabilitation for applicants who test positive.

Penalties for Positive Drug Test Results

Revocation of license for drivers who test positive on confirmatory testing.
Denial of issuance for applicants who test positive until they undergo rehabilitation and are cleared by the Drug Rehabilitation Board.
LTO may file cases with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for franchise suspension or revocation of operators violating terms or legal obligations.

Regulation of Laboratory Reports

Laboratory drug test results must be in printed form specifically designed for this purpose.
Reports are valid for 15 days from issuance.

Drug Testing Fee Structure

A standard fee of PHP 300.00 is collected by the LTO for an initial test covering amphetamines and cannabinoids.
Additional fees for confirmatory tests are set by the DDB and payable by applicants.
Accredited private laboratories' fees are determined by DDB and LTO regulations.

Repealing Clause

Any previous orders, issuances, or rules conflicting with these regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The administrative order takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation for two consecutive weeks.

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