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Licensed in a Different State Than I Reside

Sat, 10/15/2016 - 08:45
Hello all, This is my first post here, covering a major, and well-posted about topic: driving. I am a brain cancer survivor and have had two(2) craniotomies with a complete resection of my right frontal lobe the second time around. My second surgery was just May 27th. On Aug 13th, I had what appeared to be a cluster of absence seizures while hanging out on my deck. My wife called 911 and I was taken by ambulance to the hospital, they drew blood that evening, did an EEG the following day. My neurosurgeon, nor the neurologist diagnosed me with an epilepsy disorder, however advised me not to drive for six months. (I'm active duty military, currently residing in Tennessee) Perfectly fine, my wife can drive me to and from appointments and work. My dilemma is one I cannot seem to find via search in the forums here. I have a Delaware driver's license still. TN law states 6 months seizure free, DE law has no minimum time seizure free but different reporting requirements. I see my neurologist this coming week, haven't had any events since that first one. My question to whomever reads this is: should I bring up the difference in state laws? I know I'd technically be driving in Tennessee.

Comments

If you are in TN then yes

Submitted by just_joe on Sat, 2016-10-15 - 10:24
If you are in TN then yes bring that up. States have laws that protect their people/ One of them is a person driving while having seizures. So explain to the neurologist and even show him your other license.Be glad your issues are today vs back in 1970's when the requirement here in Texas was 2 years.

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