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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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Most states require
Submitted by aquila316 on Mon, 2007-02-05 - 15:38
Most states require authorization from your neurologist that your seizures are well under control, and you are ok to drive. I know in NY and Florida they require at least one year seizure free.
Susan
Re: NC DMV Epilipsy Dirvers License problem
Submitted by ncfrog on Mon, 2007-02-05 - 15:22
Hey I have a question for you. I just found out that my homestate of WI is requiring me to get a license in NC because we are military and I had a seizure here in june 2006. Basically WI cancelled my license there and I had to get it reinstated not a fun process but the good thing is that I have a valid drivers license. Also it has been over 6 months since the last seizure I had. Is it required to give them the last updated paperwork when I go in tomorrow to get my license in NC? Where do you get that form? My seizures are now well controlled and I have been seizure free for close to 8 months so that is a plus.