• You must be seizure free for one year.
• A person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle if that person has a medical history of epilepsy, has a current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or is taking antiseizure medication.
• Doctors are not required to report epilepsy.
• Exceptions may be granted by the DMV’s Medical Review Board. Periodic medical updates are required after licensing if determined by the DMV.
• DMV appeal of license denial must be filed within 30 days.
• NYS DOT for commercial licensing: 518-457-1010 OR 1016
• Medical Review Unit: 518-474-0774
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lorna Myers, Ph.D.
212-661-7460, option 5
lmyers@epilepsygroup.com
