Regulation & law · 14/11/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FMCSA Renewal of Exemptions for Individuals with Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for four individuals to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce despite having a history of seizures and epilepsy. These exemptions allow drivers who are taking anti-seizure medication to continue driving CMVs without meeting the full requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).