Anyone from Pennsylvania?

[Beanogirl]

I am new to all of this and was just wondering how strict the driving laws are for people with seizures. So far my doctor has asked me not to drive but as far as I know hasn't turned anything in to the DMV. I go for my EEG today and I am hoping for more information. They think I am having simple partial seizures. Thank you for any info you can give me!

 

[Nakamova]

I checked, and Pennsylvania does require doctors to notify the DMV if a patient has seizures -- but only if you have seizures that alter your awareness, consciousness, or muscle control -- in other words, something that might lead to an accident. You should confer with your doctor about this to see what leeway she has, and whether she feels compelled to report you at this point.

Here are some links from the PA DMV:
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/centers/medicalReportingCenter.shtml
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/medicalReportingCenter/medicallyImpairedDriver.shtml
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/medicalReportingCenter/medicalCriteria.shtml

 

[Endless]

some states define seizures as complex partials (loss of consciousness) only, even though it says just "seizures". Pennsylvania sounds pretty strict.

 

[elizzza811]

I'm in PA, and I know my doctor turned me into the DMV - but then again, mine are complex partial seizures, and I do lose awareness. I can't drive for at least 6 months, probably longer though since I'm still not 'officially' diagnosed, not yet on meds, and still seizuring...