§ 625.2

California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) Before administering the chemical test pursuant to Section 625.1, the peace officer shall give the following admonition: “I am asking you to take a voluntary urine test to test for the presence of drugs or alcohol in your body. You have the right to refuse to take this test. If you do take the test, it cannot be used as the basis for filing any additional charges against you. It can be used by a court for the purpose of sentencing. You have the right to telephone your parent or guardian before you decide whether or not to take this test.”

(b) The admonition in subdivision (a) shall not be given when a chemical test is administered pursuant to Section 23612 of the Vehicle Code.

(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 294. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)

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