![]() ![]() Many people have one seizure and never have another. Not everyone is diagnosed with epilepsy on their first seizure. It’s my first seizure, do these rules apply? Provoked seizures will be subject to neurological opinion. Please note that the D501 form should only be filled out and completed when the relevant period of seizure freedom has been reached - not days or weeks beforehand in anticipation of reaching seizure freedom. In first unprovoked seizures this may be reduced to 5 years seizure free without use of medication. Someone with a history of epilepsy may be licensed in Group 2 categories if they are 10 years seizure free without use of medication. ![]() Different rules apply to these licence categories because of the responsibility of driving passengers, load and the size and weight of the vehicle. Group 2 licences (Categories C and D) are for large vans, and heavy goods vehicles such as lorries and buses. A person with epilepsy will be kept under annual review by their doctor until they are five years seizure free. Please note that the D501 form should only be filled out and completed when the relevant period of seizure freedom has been reached - not days or weeks beforehand in anticipation of reaching seizure freedom. When the seizure freedom period has been reached, a completed D501 form from a doctor confirming this will be needed. These are Group 1 licences categories (A, A1, B, EB, M and W). What do these regulations say?įor most people with epilepsy they have to be free of seizures for one year before they are eligible to drive a car, light van, or motorcycle/moped, tractor or other work vehicle. ![]() The Irish driving standards are contained in Slainte agus Tiomaint, Medical Fitness to Drive Guidelines. ![]() When you develop epilepsy your doctor will advise you about the driving regulations. What Driving Regulations Apply to Epilepsy? Under the guidelines issued to doctors from the Road Safety Authority regarding Driver Licencing and Medical Conditions, drivers are required to notify the RSA when any condition develops or recurs. In certain cases a neurological opinion is needed. These exceptions can mean either a reduced seizure freedom period or permission to continue driving. There are exceptions to the one year rule regarding first unprovoked seizures, sleep seizures, provoked seizures and seizures with awareness. In most cases a person with epilepsy can drive provided they have been free of seizures for one year and are certified fit to drive by a doctor. ![]()
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