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Losing a driver's license w/ simple partial epilepsy?

Thu, 01/11/2007 - 17:06
I may have simple partial epilepsy. Has anyone who has this lost your driver's license? The dr. suggested I have a VEEG test in the hospital. But if I get a dx, then what happens? I already take Tegretol so it is pretty under control. I have never felt that my driving would be compromised even if I did have a short episode because I'm fully conscious. Feedback anyone? Elsea

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Re: Losing a driver's license w/ simple partial epilepsy?

Submitted by smfmontana on Fri, 2008-11-21 - 16:47

It varies from state to state.  in Montana (where I live) a person can't drive 3 months after a seizure.  there is a whole liability issue here.  If you have an accident and you should not be driving, there can be huge issues in lawsuits and insurance and all.  I didn't drive from May until October this year..

Scott

It varies from state to state.  in Montana (where I live) a person can't drive 3 months after a seizure.  there is a whole liability issue here.  If you have an accident and you should not be driving, there can be huge issues in lawsuits and insurance and all.  I didn't drive from May until October this year..

Scott

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Re: Losing a driver's license w/ simple partial epilepsy?

Submitted by JakeL on Thu, 2012-06-28 - 15:39
I was wondering the same thing. (Luckily) my seizures generally happen at night, so I would isolate my driving to the day time, but you never know exactly when the symptoms will occur.hmm...let me know what you find out

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