🚚Exemptions for Drivers with Seizure Disorders
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
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.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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This regulation introduces exemptions allowing individuals with seizure disorders to drive commercial vehicles, impacting the transportation industry by increasing the pool of qualified drivers. Businesses may benefit from a more flexible workforce, assisting in addressing driver shortages in logistics or delivery sectors.