Oral fluid testing is an emerging roadside chemical testing tool, offering new opportunities for drug detection among motor vehicle drivers. TRB hosted a webinar on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that provided an in-depth review of best practices for oral fluid collection and analysis, as well as legal considerations for effective implementation. Presenters discussed current analytical methodologies and emerging standards of this testing in impaired driving cases. Attendees gained practical insights into the strengths and limitations of oral fluid testing, supporting informed policy development, enforcement strategies, and traffic safety initiatives.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Impairment in Transportation.
The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Evolving standards in oral fluid testing collection, analysis, and legal procedures – Amy Miles, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene and UW School of Medicine and Public Health
• Oral fluid testing – Curt E. Harper, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
• Question and answer session moderated by Darrin Grondel, Responsibility.org

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Assess the strengths and limitations of roadside oral fluid collection and testing
• Identify current standards, analytical techniques, and best practices for oral fluid testing

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Legal Education Credits
TRB offered 1.25 CLE credits for this webinar. TRB did not seek approval for this webinar from the state board. Registered webinar attendees who signed in and viewed the entire webinar received a link to a certificate that they can fill out and provide to the appropriate MCLE Board(s) or Commission(s) within 30 days of activity.