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NC DMV Epilipsy Dirvers License problem
Mon, 10/16/2006 - 21:26I recentley had a seizure in july of 2006 and recived a letter in august from the NC DMV informing me a review of my medical file indicated that i should be medically evaluated to determine if i could safley operate a motor vehicle i did the evaluation and now hey want me to send them a admin discharge summary for the date i went to the hospitial just wanted to know if any of you have had any dealing with your department of motor vehicles and what the outcome was nc says they require a 6 month suspension or seizure free period with exceptions who knows what they are i guess it's time to get an attorney what do you think. any comments welcome need advice thanks
B.Rooker
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Re: NC DMV Epilipsy Dirvers License problem
Submitted by Son of Cain on Thu, 2006-10-19 - 08:12
I was looking over the NC driving law for epilepsy and it is the most complicated law I have ever seen in my life. but you can see for your self on this handy little tool that the epilepsy foundation has.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Social/driving/statedrivinglaws.cfm
Re: Re: NC DMV Epilipsy Dirvers License problem
Submitted by sweetie on Wed, 2006-10-25 - 19:01
thanks that web site is very informative although im still trying to figure out when the seizure free period starts from the day you have the seizure or the day they suspend your license nc is so complicated i cant figure it out i guess i figure it out though what do you guys think
Re: Re: Re: Don't quote me on this but
Submitted by sweetie on Wed, 2006-10-25 - 19:06
thaks