2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

23.17 Commercial drivers with epilepsyApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for commercialdrivers who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. This includescommercial drivers: who have had surgery for epilepsy whose seizures only occur while they are asleep or immediatelyafter awakening, and.who have only simple partial seizures (no impairment in level ofconsciousness), the symptoms of which do not impair theirfunctional ability to drive .See 23.18 for guidelines applicable to commercial drivers who meetthese guidelines and then change medication.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: they have been taking anti-epileptic medication continuously for 5years and have not had a seizure during that time, or they have nottaken anti-epileptic medication for 5 continuous years and have nothad a seizure during that time, and they routinely follow their treatment regime and physician’s adviceregarding prevention of seizures.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: they have been taking antiepileptic medication continuously for 5years and have not had a seizure during that time, or they have not taken antiepileptic medication for 5 continuous yearsand have not had a seizure during that time, and they routinely follow their treatment regime and physician’s adviceregarding prevention of 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, and you must cease driving and report to OSMV and your physician ifyou have a seizure.No restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess in accordance with the schedule for routinecommercial re-assessment.314