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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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Don't quote me on this but
Submitted by suebear on Tue, 2006-10-17 - 02:56
Don't quote me on this but from what I'm aware of the majority (if not all) of the states' DMV request a follow up from the registered driver's medical physician stating they are able to control a motor vehicle. I'm not sure how it is in your state however in some there are certain forms that need to be filled out from the physician (neurologist) that are returned to DMV and placed into your file for record.
Also. In some states they have a policy with all drivers who do have a seizure disorder to be re-examined by their residing physician every year or every other year, etc. That is up to each state's own discretion. As far as getting legal consult, is this something you need to be concerned with legally?
I apologize if I sound cold hearted but I've seen and heard of issues like this happening. There are driver's still with a seizure disorder who still continue to drive with suspended licenses because of a seizure occurence. That's disturbing to me, so again I apologize if I tap on a nerve however this is how I view things with this issue.
If you have been misinformed or not given fair treatment that would be cause to talk to someone however if you have had a seizure and are required to wait for a certain period of time before getting your driver's rights back again that would be something to arrange for within whatever the time period is stated.
The state has this rule in place for the reason as they cannot run the risk of a driver possibly having another seizure on road while driving. It may be unfair to you as a driver however it's either safety now or the option of you causing harm to another person and being sued for their bodily harm or worse. Take your choice.
Re: Don't quote me on this but
Submitted by sweetie on Tue, 2006-10-17 - 22:39
i pretty much figured that but thanks for the advice i contacted my doc and he said if my meication level was right he would right them a letter stating my seizure disorder was controlled hope that helps i dont no what i would do if i coudn't drive for 6 months you no the bills still come i also live in a rural county so there is not any public transportation
LOL.. you asked for this
Submitted by solis on Tue, 2006-10-17 - 01:05
LOL.. you asked for this comment! NC is LUCKY!! In many US states, Canada & in England they require one year of TOTAL seizure control (assuming they aren't nightime seizures) before regranting an ability to drive. I'd rather drive where there is more control time as IMO roads are safer. In fact, some people with epilepsy (typically) only have one seizure a year. I'm one who's lost decades of driving due to uncontrolled E. ~sol