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.
Simple Explanation
The FMCSA, which helps make rules for safe truck driving, is thinking about letting 12 people with epilepsy, who are taking medicine and haven't had seizures, drive big trucks even though there is usually a rule against it. They want to hear what people think about this idea by January 27, 2025.