According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is, “a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.”
Due to the unpredictability of seizures, driving with epilepsy can be risky. When someone experiences a seizure while driving, they can lose consciousness and lose control of their vehicle, putting themselves and others on the road in danger.
In Maryland, drivers with epilepsy may still be eligible to drive if they meet certain criteria, such as being seizure-free for 90 days or longer. Their license may also have restrictions that limit driving to daylight hours, or other similar safety precautions.
Maryland law requires drivers to report any medical condition affecting their ability to safely operate a vehicle to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). Once reported, the MVA’s Driver Wellness and Safety Division (DW&S) will send forms for the driver and their physician to complete. Once received, MDOT MVA’s Medical Advisory Board will assess the information and determine if the driver can continue to operate a motor vehicle.
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