Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Transportation Department · Notice
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 12 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti- seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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- Status
- Active
- Category
- Privacy
- Published
- Jun 23, 2026
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