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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced the denial of requests from 37 individuals seeking exemptions from the vision requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These individuals wanted to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce, but upon evaluation, the FMCSA determined that granting these exemptions would not ensure a safety level equivalent to the existing standards. The reasons for denial included lack of experience with vision deficiencies, insufficient recent driving experience, or other issues such as unstable vision.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 12 individuals seeking exemptions from a rule that generally prohibits people with epilepsy or related conditions from driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These individuals, who have had seizures but are currently under medication and seizure-free, want to be allowed to drive CMVs. The FMCSA is evaluating their qualifications and inviting public comments on these exemption requests by January 27, 2025. This notice reflects ongoing efforts to balance regulatory safety standards with opportunities for drivers managing medical conditions to legally operate CMVs.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 15 drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to continue operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These exemptions are renewed for two years and come with specific conditions, like staying seizure-free, maintaining stable treatment, and undergoing regular medical checks. If any conditions are violated, the exemption can be revoked. During the exemption period, no state laws contradicting this exemption can be enforced against exempt drivers. This decision aims to maintain a safety level equivalent to current regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision requirement exemptions for 63 commercial vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals to operate in interstate commerce with vision issues in one eye. The FMCSA concluded that continuing these exemptions maintains or exceeds current safety levels. No public comments were received during the announcement period, and the exemptions are valid for two years starting in December 2020, unless revoked earlier.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for nine individuals from the hearing requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf to continue operating these vehicles across state lines. The exemptions are granted for a two-year period and come with specific conditions, such as reporting any crashes and carrying a copy of the exemption while driving. The renewal aims to maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety compared to those without such exemptions.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing exemptions for six drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf. These exemptions allow them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce despite not meeting the standard hearing requirements. The exemptions are valid for two years, starting February 28, 2025, and require the drivers to report any crashes or violations, and ensure they carry a copy of the exemption while driving. The FMCSA has determined that renewing these exemptions is likely to maintain a safety level comparable to, or greater than, the standard requirements.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 10 individuals who have a history of epilepsy or seizures. Normally, drivers with such medical history are not allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce due to safety regulations. However, these exemptions allow the individuals to continue driving as long as they are on anti-seizure medication, ensuring safety is equivalent to standard regulations. The exemptions are valid for two years from their effective date but can be revoked if safety conditions are not met.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering an application for a medical exemption for a commercial motor vehicle driver named Matthew Wackt. The exemption would allow Wackt to operate a commercial vehicle despite his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which is usually prohibited under safety regulations due to risks like syncope. The FMCSA seeks public comments on this exemption request to ensure that granting it would maintain or exceed current safety standards. Comments on this matter need to be submitted by March 11, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a notice to correct a spelling error in a previous notice regarding the renewal of exemptions for 19 interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who have epilepsy or seizure disorders. These exemptions allow the drivers to operate CMVs despite having a history of seizures, as long as they meet certain conditions. Originally published on January 6, 2025, the misspelled name "Kieth Maat (KS)" has been corrected to "Keith Maat (KS)." This correction became effective as of March 27, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew the exemptions for 25 drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across state lines. These exemptions bypass the usual hearing requirements after confirming that the drivers maintain a safety level comparable to their peers. The exemptions will last up to two years unless any issues arise, such as unsafe driving practices or violations. The public is encouraged to provide comments or any concerns about these drivers by February 5, 2025.