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.
Simple Explanation
The government is allowing 15 special drivers who take medicine for seizures to keep driving big trucks because they follow rules to stay safe, like not having seizures and visiting the doctor regularly. If they don't follow these rules, they can lose their license to drive these trucks.