California legal term
Random retest in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Random retest” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Random retest” mean in California criminal law?
“Random retest” means a breath test performed by the driver upon a certified ignition interlock device at random intervals after the initial engine startup breath test and while the vehicle’s motor is running. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 13353.6)
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