Regulation & law · 14/10/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FMCSA Renews Exemptions for 11 Individuals with Epilepsy to Operate Commercial Vehicles

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed exemptions for 11 individuals to operate commercial vehicles despite having a history of seizures and epilepsy, allowing them to continue driving interstate with anti-seizure medication.

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