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DUI checkpoints in Los Angeles, now include a saliva test for drugs... (Original Post) tofuandbeer Jan 2014 OP
Looks like it's voluntary Major Nikon Jan 2014 #1

Major Nikon

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1. Looks like it's voluntary
Thu Jan 2, 2014, 06:28 AM
Jan 2014

Though I can't imagine the police routinely informing people of their right to refusal.

State law requires drivers suspected of driving under the influence to submit to a blood test but they have the right to refuse the swab. The oral test is voluntary, said deputy city attorney Michelle DeCasas.

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