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state laws and driving

Wed, 01/05/2005 - 08:24

Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Adults

I had a grandmal seizure in New Hampshire. My license is in Massachusetts. I received a notice in the mail that NH wants me to attend a meeting to revoke my driving priveledges for a year. Can they take away amy Massachusetts license? My seizures are controls and this was the first time in four years. ANy advice is appreciated.

Comments

RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by Rocking4Epilepsy on Tue, 2004-09-21 - 21:25

Do you live in NH or MA?

RE: RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by fenway on Wed, 2004-09-22 - 04:42

I live in MA. That's what does not sense. Can NH take a MA license? I am hearing no. THey may be able to stop me from driving in NH.

RE: RE: RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by kaayla on Thu, 2004-09-23 - 23:59

There are 7 states in this country that have reporting laws regarding lapse of consciousness. I live in one of those states....California and have had 4 grand mal seizures in 22 years. I have a ten minute aura so I am able to be a safe driver. All my seizures have been reported by law to the department of motor vehicles. Usually they ask for a report from my neurologist, however, one time they just suspended my license without finding out anything about my particular situation. I had to hire a lawyer and ask the head of the epilepsy center to vouch that I was and am a safe driver.I suggest you get legal help. You need to find a lawyer who has experience with licenses being suspended for medical conditions. I think they could let NH know that they cannot tell you what to do in MA.

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