What should you write in the comments section of the UTC if a urine test is required?

Choosing to write "Urine results pending" in the comments section of the Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) accurately reflects the status of the urine test when it is required but not yet completed. This phrase indicates that a urine sample has been collected, and the results are expected in the future but are not yet available at the time of documenting the citation.

Using this terminology is important because it communicates to other law enforcement personnel, legal entities, and the court that the process of gathering evidence through the urine test is underway and that the final determination of the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or presence of drugs will depend on the outcome of that test. This maintains clarity in documentation and ensures that all parties are aware that the results will be forthcoming.

In contrast, mentioning "Awaiting urine sample" would suggest that the sample has not yet been taken, while "Urine test completed" implies that the testing process is fully finished, which would be misleading if results are still pending. "Sample not collected" incorrectly indicates that no attempt has been made to obtain the urine sample, failing to convey that there is an ongoing process for that evidential collection.