2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

23.13 Private drivers who have epileptic seizures while asleep or upon awakeningApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privatedrivers who have epileptic seizures only while the driver is asleep, orimmediately after awakening.If further information is required, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report additional information from the treating physician, or an assessment from a neurologist.Individuals may drive if: the seizure pattern has been consistent for at least 5 years, unless aneurologist recommends a shorter period accompanied by closeobservation by the neurologist where they are treated, they routinely follow their treatment regimeand physician’s advice regarding prevention of seizures, and they routinely follow their physician’s advice regarding continuedmonitoring of their seizures.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: the seizure pattern has been consistent for at least 5 years, unless aneurologist recommends a shorter period accompanied by closeobservation by the neurologist where they are treated, they routinely follow their treatment regimeand physician’s advice regarding prevention of seizures, and they routinely follow their physician’s advice regarding continuedmonitoring of their seizures.OSMV will impose the following conditions on an individual who isfound fit to drive: you must routinely follow your treatment regime and physician’sadvice regarding prevention of seizures you must routinely follow your physician’s advice regardingcontinued monitoring of your seizures. you must report to OSMV and your physician if the pattern of yourseizures changesNo restrictions are required.No re-assessment, other than routine age-related re-assessment, isrequired.310