Six More Seizure-Prone Drivers Get Trucking Exemptions
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing special permissions for six drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders to keep driving commercial trucks across state lines while on medication. These exemptions started on August 13, 2025, and last until August 13, 2027. This means qualified drivers can keep working without worrying about losing their licenses, keeping roads safe and jobs steady.
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Six Drivers Allowed to Keep Driving
FMCSA renewed exemptions for six named drivers so they may operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce while taking anti-seizure medication. The exemptions are effective August 13, 2025 and expire August 13, 2027; during the exemption period no State may enforce a conflicting law against a person operating under the exemption.
Exemption Compliance and Reporting Rules
Each exempt driver must remain seizure-free, maintain stable treatment, and report a seizure to FMCSA within 24 hours. They must submit annual treating-physician reports and an annual medical exam, provide or keep medical certification in their driver qualification file, report crashes within 7 days, report citations/convictions within 7 days, submit annual certified driving records, carry a copy of the exemption while driving, and meet all CDL testing requirements; failure to comply can lead to rescission of the 2-year exemption.
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