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can people with epilepsy drive?

Fri, 02/08/2008 - 13:51
can people with epilepsy drive? and Im wondering since they can have a siezure and might cuase a wreck

Comments

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by godbless on Sat, 2008-02-09 - 01:41
Linda..State law varies between state to state..What is your state's law?

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by Birdie on Mon, 2008-03-24 - 00:19
It's 3 Months where I live.  I have gone that long without a seizure, but I won't try for a license.  I could have a seizure at any time.  I really would hate to have an accident and possibly kill someone.  No way will I even try.

Re: can people with epilepsy drive?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2008-02-09 - 07:27

Laws vary from state to state in the US and among different countries. People who are still having seizures are generally prohibited from driving until they are seizure free for a period of time. That period may be from 3 months to 2 years, depending on laws in our area. Here is a link to info about driving and I encourage everyone to contact their own department of motor vehichles to check local laws.

 http://my.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/rights_driving

Epi_help Resource Specialist

Laws vary from state to state in the US and among different countries. People who are still having seizures are generally prohibited from driving until they are seizure free for a period of time. That period may be from 3 months to 2 years, depending on laws in our area. Here is a link to info about driving and I encourage everyone to contact their own department of motor vehichles to check local laws.

 http://my.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/rights_driving

Epi_help Resource Specialist

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