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Driving while having seizures

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My ex-daughter-in law has epilepsy, grand-mal seizures.What I was wondering is who is suppose to notify the D.M.V. that she has has a seizure, her or the doctor. She has coustody of my 7 year old granddaughter ans I know for a fact that she is driving. This is not safe for her or my granddaughter, let alone everyone else who is on the streets the same time! Thank God that she has not had a seizure while driving so far. If I make waves then she will stop me from seeing my granddaughter, but I know that something should be done, I just don't know what? Can you help me? Thank-you and have a good day! Linda

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May 25 3:33 PM (47 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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If you will PRIVATELY share name and address with me, I will submit that information to AZ DMV for investigation.

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May 25 4:55 PM (1 hour and 22 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Greetings:

I understand your concern.

Please know that I am a legal secretary/paralegal with 28 years experience in the State of California. In answer to your question, it is generally the physician who fills out the paperwork to submit to the Department of Motor Vehicles. On a personal note, my husband has suffered from grand mal seizures for the past 8 years, his doctor notified the DMV.

However, it is to be noted, that anyone can report this information, but the DMV will need a written authorization from the physician in order for it to be valid.

My very best to you and your family.

Bright Blessings.

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May 25 7:24 PM (2 hours and 28 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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Driving and epilepsy


If you have seizures that alter your awareness, consciousness, or muscle control, you may not have the legal right to drive.

Laws vary from state to state, but in most cases you have to be seizure-free for at least 6 months to 1 year before getting a driver's license.
The laws of the state you live in, not your doctor, decide whether or not you have the right to drive. Your doctor should be able to tell you what the current laws are and whether you meet the criteria for driving.
Before getting a license, you may have to provide proof from your doctor that you are receiving treatment and that the treatment has brought your seizures under control. (Remember, too, that some drugs used to control epilepsy may make you drowsy. If you have just started a new drug, avoid driving until you know how the drug will affect you.)
In general, the risk of having a seizure-related traffic accident is greatly reduced in people who have been seizure-free for 12 months. Driving may be safe for some people with epilepsy after a shorter seizure-free period, depending on individual circumstances. People who always have an aura before a seizure begins are also at reduced risk; the aura acts as a warning, which may give a driver time to pull over before the seizure begins. Not taking antiepileptic medication as prescribed (missing a dose, for instance) increases the risk of having an accident, so it is especially important for people with epilepsy who choose to drive to take their medication correctly and on the proper schedule.1

The laws about who can drive may seem unfair. Not having the legal right to drive may rob you of your sense of independence. It can limit your school and career choices, affect your social and leisure activities, and make basic needs of daily living harder to meet.

The laws are there to protect you and others, however. If you have a seizure while driving a car without a license and cause an accident, your insurance company may not cover damages or injuries. Worse, you may hurt or kill yourself or others.

You cannot predict when seizures will occur. Do not put yourself and others on the road at risk by driving without the legal right to do so.



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June 1 1:11 PM (6 days and 17 hours later)
         
Rejected nursehope's Post. Reason Given: I already know why she should not drive. I am trying to prevent the same thing she told me. Sorry but this didn't help me at all
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