🚚FMCSA Renewed Exemptions for Drivers with Seizure Disorders
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for seven 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 continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The text discusses exemptions for drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders, affecting compliance requirements for interstate commercial vehicle operators. This impacts businesses in the transportation industry by providing clarity on the medical standards applicable to drivers, influencing staffing and operational capabilities.