🚛FMCSA Driver Exemption Renewal for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 13 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
$$$ - High
The text outlines the FMCSA's renewal of exemptions for drivers with seizure disorders, affecting compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses employing these drivers. The implications are significant for transportation businesses as they must adhere to these regulations for their drivers to operate legally.