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New Jersey DMV
Tue, 10/17/2006 - 14:23Topic: Corner Booth
I ran into a situation that pertained to our DMV of NJ because of my seizure. I had a grand mal seizure on Oct 9th '06 after being free of seizer's for over 20 years. I found out that the Dr has to report to the DMV that I had a seizer and NJ DMV suspends our licences for a year (well you have to be seizer free for a full year)
Has anyone else ran into this? If so, what was their options??
Comments
Re: New Jersey DMV
Submitted by Son of Cain on Thu, 2006-10-19 - 09:11
After looking over the law it seems that there is a way to get the year suspension shortened.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Social/driving/statedrivinglaws.cfm?state=NJ
Re: New Jersey DMV
Submitted by missemmy on Tue, 2006-10-17 - 15:12
Your dog shouldn't be driving anyway. :D You have a cute doggie. Here in Missouri it isn't required that the doctor report you. I don't think there is a way to get around the suspension if it has happened. Good Luck, Emily