🚚FMCSA Renewed Exemptions for Drivers with Epilepsy and Seizures
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 19 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
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The content addresses renewed exemptions for drivers with epilepsy and seizure disorders, which has compliance implications for businesses using commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Companies must ensure that drivers meet regulatory standards or apply for exemptions, directly impacting their workforce and operational costs.