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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: RE: RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by scoutie on Mon, 2004-10-04 - 20:09

HelloI have been trying to find this site that tells you what states do what as far as revoking your license. I am in Illinois and had a seizure so my license was revoked for 6 months. However, I did searches on the secretary of states site , it did take some digging but I found a site that lists all the states and what the law is with driving after seizures.My doctor just assumed it was six months in ILlinois but as it turned out it is all determined by your doc, there is no specific time allotment. In Illlinois anyway. So anyway what I am trying to say is do some research into the laws of your state. People just automatically assume its 6 months to a year..Good Luck

RE: RE: RE: RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by fishfry on Tue, 2004-10-05 - 16:21

Hi, I would suggest you go the web site epilepsy foundation of America.com. They have the rules of driving and seizures.

RE: RE: RE: RE: state laws and driving

Submitted by doksdarlin on Mon, 2004-10-11 - 05:56

try this link, on the Epilepsy.com site.

http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/rights_driving.html

I understand how you feel. I couldn't drive for a while after I found out I have Epilepsy.

try this link, on the Epilepsy.com site.

http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/rights_driving.html

I understand how you feel. I couldn't drive for a while after I found out I have Epilepsy.

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