🚚FMCSA Grants Driver Exemptions for Epilepsy Compliance
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 11 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.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The FMCSA's decision to grant exemptions for individuals with epilepsy to operate CMVs directly influences compliance and regulatory requirements that businesses must follow; owners must understand the implications on hiring and operations for drivers with medical histories.