AAN, AES, and EF of America consensus on driving and epilepsy

1. The licensing decision should be made by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

2. A seizure-free interval should be stated, and three months is preferred, starting from the date of the seizure. Both favorable and unfavorable modifiers (see text) could alter the interval.

3. Physicians should not be required to report their patients to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

4. The patient should be responsible to self-report.

5. Physicians should be given specific legal immunity for their patient reports and recommendations to regulators.

6. A Medical Advisory Board or similar body composed of at least one member with expertise and experience in treating epilepsy should function in each state.

Data from: Consensus statements, sample statutory provisions, and model regulations regarding driver licensing and epilepsy. American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and Epilepsy Foundation of America. Epilepsia 1994; 35:696.

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