17 More Epileptic Drivers Renew Permissions for Interstate Hauling
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
The FMCSA is renewing special permissions for 17 drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders to keep driving big trucks across state lines. These drivers take medicine to control their seizures and have proven they can drive safely. This update keeps things rolling without extra costs or delays for these skilled drivers.
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17 Drivers Granted Epilepsy Exemptions
The FMCSA renewed exemptions for 17 individual commercial drivers who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication. These renewals let those 17 drivers continue to operate interstate commercial motor vehicles despite the usual rule that disallows a diagnosis of epilepsy.
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