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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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Submitted by danny on Sat, 2005-02-26 - 08:32
how long did it take you to get your letter from the dmv revolking your lience it has been almost 8 weeks and i still havent heard nothing. do they start the the 6 mos when they finally send you your letter? by the way mine happens when iam sleeping and i live in iowa so i know the know the rules are a little diffrent but if someone reads please let me know thank you
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Submitted by bookaholic on Tue, 2005-06-28 - 06:57
I think you've gotten your answers. I live in Mississippi, which prohibits anyone from driving until they have been seizure-free for a year. Neighboring Louisiana where I see my neuro is like that, too. But both prohibitions are self-policing. In other words, my license has not been revoked. I was told the restriction by my doctor and it is up to me not to drive. Certainly, while I was having seizures, I wouldn't have thought of doing that. I never knew when a grand mal would hit me. Now, my seizures have slowed, but I am transitioning to a new med (Trileptal, coming off Dilantin). Some days I don't feel I could drive safely anyway. I am law abiding citizen anyway, so I couldn't in good conscience drive, and I am afraid if I did, if something did happen, my fault or not, just a little research would be put me in big liability. I hope your situation resolves itself soon, to your satisfaction. If all goes well for me, I'll be driving again, legally, in October.
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Submitted by angel_lts on Tue, 2005-08-23 - 06:28
Yes I have read in an USA Epilepsy Magazine that if you have nocturnal seizures you can get a license. But you will have to get your consent with your doctor, and the DMV,
Best of luck
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/
Yes I have read in an USA Epilepsy Magazine that if you have nocturnal seizures you can get a license. But you will have to get your consent with your doctor, and the DMV,
Best of luck
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/