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driver lisence ???? can get ??
Fri, 04/27/2007 - 10:18Topic: Teen Zone
my son 14 years has epilepsy so if he has seizer free now and he turn 18 years olds can he get driver lisence ??
my question is
when the times to get driver lisence do he have to fill out the from than he has seizer in the passs or not ???? or he can get trouble to get driver lisence if he say like that any exprrience???
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Re: driver lisence ???? can get ??
Submitted by 5am on Fri, 2007-04-27 - 11:43
heres a link that may help
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/living/wellness/transportation/drivinglaws.cfm
Re: driver lisence ???? can get ??
Submitted by xylon44 on Fri, 2007-04-27 - 15:57
Depending on where you live, there will be a law that the state sets. Here in NY, someone must be seizure free for six months to get their license. Contact your local DMV and ask.
Also, it all depends on what the doctor thinks. Consult the professional and get his or her opinion. However, make sure your son has input and is free to share his feelings too.
I know this; i'm 17 and waiting for the surgery so that i can get my license too.
Re: driver lisence ???? can get ??
Submitted by kaidi on Fri, 2007-04-27 - 11:37
I would ask your son's dr about that because every state is different, some require the dr. to report seizure activity to the DMV, and each state has a different time limit on being seizure free before you can drive.