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state laws and driving
Wed, 01/05/2005 - 08:24I 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.
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RE: state laws and driving
Submitted by mtr64mtr on Sun, 2005-01-02 - 08:59
I know this message is late - but I did lose my license in NH due to a seizure, but live and licensed in Masss. I was told to clear it up as quickly as possible because mass and nh exchange records - this also applies to speeding tickets, dwi, etc etc - and you will lose it eventually until you get it reinstated by NH. I hope that didn't happen to you. I was able to get my license back in 3 months.
RE: RE: state laws and driving
Submitted by fenway on Sun, 2005-01-02 - 18:25
Thanks for the heads up. I was afraid of that the states communicated with each other. What did you do in order to get back your driving priviledges in NH. I certainly do not want to loose my license in MA.. I would be devistated.
RE: state laws and driving
Submitted by icepuck on Tue, 2004-11-23 - 21:43
This is the page that list each state.http://communities.epilepsy.com/epilepsy_communityI'm 36 years old and never driven. I've had epilepsy since at least the third grade. Texas has it set at 6 months as far as the law. They would like you to wait one year. I've never made it a full one year without having a seizure. For my own protection I won't put myself behind a stearing wheel. I don't know what I would do if I were to cause an accident knowing I could have prevented it.