Driver Information By State

Every state regulates driver's license eligibility of persons with certain medical conditions. The most common requirement for people with epilepsy is that they be seizure free for a specific period of time and submit a physician's evaluation of their ability to drive safely. Another common requirement is the periodic submission of medical reports, in some states for a specified period of time and in others for as long as the person remains licensed.

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Law Missouri
DMV Appeal of License Denial No
Doctors to Report Epilepsy No
Periodic Medical Updates Required After Licensing At discretion of DMV
Seizure-Free Period 6 months, with doctor's recommendation

Missouri Driver Licensing Laws

The Department of Revenue, Driver's License Bureau has no set seizure-free period; however, it normally requires that a person be seizure free for at least six months. The Medical Advisory Board evaluates each case on an individual basis. The medical information is reviewed by staff personnel of the Driver's License Bureau. The Medical Advisory Board relies on a physician's opinion on whether the applicant or licensee can drive safely. A person is normally granted a conditional license for a year. At the end of that time period, the Bureau verifies that the individual has been seizure-free for the year.

A person may have their license revoked if they refuse or neglect to provide a physician's report, or provides a report which recommends against licensing. MO. ANN. STAT. § 302.291 (2020). A person whose license has been denied, suspended or revoked may appeal the decision to Circuit Court of their county of residence within thirty days of revocation. MO. ANN. STAT. § 302.311 (2020). Periodic examinations may be required for persons who have conditions that may impair their ability to drive safely. A driving and/or medical examination may be required when a member of the operator's family submits a report. Medical professionals will not be prevented from making a report because of their physician-patient relationship.

Commercial Driving

Missouri follows the federal regulations with regard to licensing persons to drive commercial vehicles within the state.

Missouri Identification Card

The department of revenue shall issue a nondriver’s license card valid for six years for a fee of $6.00. Nondriver’s license card valid for three years or less cost $3. MO. ANN. STAT. § 302.181(6) (2020).

Missouri Reporting

There is no statutory provision requiring physicians to report patients who have been treated for or diagnosed as having epilepsy to a central state agency. An individual is immune from civil or criminal liability when they have made a report in good faith. Good faith is presumed in absence of a showing of fraud or malice. MO. ANN. STAT. § 302.292(2) (2020).

 

© 2020 Epilepsy Foundation. All rights reserved. This summary was developed for informational purposes by the Epilepsy Foundation and reflects a review of data available as of August 2020. Information is subject to change. This summary is not a substitute for legal advice. For further information, please consult your state Department of Motor Vehicles.

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