🚚Renewal of Exemptions for Drivers with Seizure Disorders
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders; Correction
Summary
FMCSA corrects its January 6, 2025, notice requesting comments for 19 individuals to renew exemptions from the Agency's 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. An individual's name was misspelled, and this notice corrects that error.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The content addresses the renewal of exemptions from medical qualifications for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with seizure disorders. This impacts business owners in the transportation sector by clarifying compliance requirements, thus directly affecting hiring practices and insurance coverage for drivers.