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I recently had a seizure for the 2nd time after waking up in the middle of the night. will this affect my license? i need my car for work...
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Most likely YES: I am not familiar with california law, but in most states having had two seizures requires forfeiture of your drivers license for a variable period of time.Reinstatement usually requires a physician statement attesting that you are seizure free for some period of time, compliant with your medications, and that you are compliant with medical follow-up. Check your dmv web site.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Unfortunately yes: The state of california has a law of a minimum of 3-6 months of seizure freedom before your license can be reinstated. There are exceptions with one of them being that the seizure only occurs during sleep. The law also states that the doctor is required to report your seizures with the department of motor vehicles. Good luck to a quick recovery.
Answered 5/16/2016
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