By Law, is it required that a driver that has hit a bicyclist be tested for being under the influence?

Question

By Law, is it required that a driver that has hit a bicyclist be tested for being under the influence?

Answer 1

I know that if you are involved in an accident while operating a commercial vehicle you do have to take a drug and alcohol test if there is property damage or injuries.but i don't think this law is applicable to noncommercial vehicles..but it should be in every state.

Answer 2

If it isn't it should be!

Answer 3

It should be however it depends on what your state laws are.

Answer 4

Probably not. They can't test for sobriety without probable cause.

Answer 5

No law for that one unless the police officer suspects something..

Answer 6

I have never heard of this one.  What state are you talking about?  Laws like this would vary from state to state.

It does not make much sense as a law.  If a person is drunk and is involved in an accident, the police at the scene are usually pretty good about noticing a person under the influence.  They would get an alcohol test and all of this would be done without adding a new law.