2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

23.14 Private drivers with epilepsy who experience simple partial seizuresApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privatedrivers with epilepsy who only experience simple partial seizures (noimpairment in level of consciousness), the symptoms of which do notimpair their functional ability to drive.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 symptoms of the seizures are unchanged for at least 1 year where they are treated, they routinely follow their treatment regimeand physician’s advice regarding prevention of seizures, and they have the support of a neurologist to drive.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: the symptoms of the seizures are unchanged for at least 1 year where they are treated, they routinely follow their treatment regimeand physician’s advice regarding prevention of seizures, and they have the support of a neurologist to drive.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 report to OSMV and your physician if the symptoms ofyour seizures changeNo restrictions are required.No re-assessment is required, other than routine age-related reassessment.311