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September 19
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Please don’t Drive that is depressing, we all know this is very dangerous for all the other people and kids they are innocent. I am not sure what you need to do, it could very well be very important ( meds food Dr. appointment) I know I should sold my truck, I did not want my mind talking me to tell my self that I can do it one more time. I can very well wait until my wife comes home or my friends come over. I can tell you, sometimes my mind doesn’t think rational . And I know that. I have not done this if I need to go somewhere I need to call Uber. There are people in my area that donate their time to do that look in the city and they can point you in the direction. Thank you for sharing this with our team it is very important that we all think about it.

September 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You can’t drive with seizures unless seizure free for certain amount of time (that differs depending where you live) since you had a seizure that caused a wreck your license will definitely be suspended but idk when it’ll be okay for you to drive again the judge might tell you or your neurologist

September 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Most states will make you wait for six months after your last seizure. This happened to me several times so I know what to expect. Even now after 25 seizure-free years, when I renew my license, I have to have a form filled out and signed by a doctor (I don't see an epileptologist anymore) to send to the secretary of state.

September 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Definitely will lose your license

September 19
MyEpilepsyTeam

That sounds really stressful, and it's completely understandable to feel worried about what happens next. To clarify, "petit mal" seizures are the more commonly used term — just so you're prepared when speaking in court or with your doctor.

As for your license, the outcome really depends on your state's laws, which vary Show Full Answer

That sounds really stressful, and it's completely understandable to feel worried about what happens next. To clarify, "petit mal" seizures are the more commonly used term — just so you're prepared when speaking in court or with your doctor.

As for your license, the outcome really depends on your state's laws, which vary quite a bit. Here's what generally factors in:

- Whether your state has a mandatory seizure-free period before driving is allowed (often 6 months to 1 year)
- Whether your neurologist reports seizure activity to the DMV
- Your personal seizure history and how well your seizures are controlled
- The judge's discretion based on your individual circumstances It's strongly recommended to consult a lawyer before your court date, and bring documentation from your neurologist about your condition and treatment plan. This can work in your favor.

You can also check your state's specific driving laws through the Epilepsy Foundation's state driving laws database or your state's DMV website.

Being honest with the court and your doctor is really important — both for your safety and to avoid potential legal liability down the road.

September 19

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