LAC 33:V.10709. Testing of Suspected Violators

A. Any operator or person who takes part in the operation of a transport vehicle, engine, or train that is transporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, freight, or passengers within the state will be deemed to have given his consent to submit to a chemical test or tests for the presence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances in the individual’s bloodstream. B. With reasonable suspicion, any officer of the department, may direct an operator or a person who takes part in the operation of a transport vehicle, engine, or train that is transporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, freight, or passengers to take a chemical test or tests for the presence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substances in the individual’s bloodstream. C. All chemical tests for the presence of alcohol must be performed in accordance with R.S. 32:661-669. This shall not prevent officers of the department from using preliminary breath testing devices approved by the department as part of a field sobriety test.