Who tells the road transport authorities?
When someone is diagnosed with epilepsy or experiences a seizure, it is the legal responsibility of the licence holder to notify the appropriate road transport authority in their state or territory. The doctor may notify the authorities if he/she suspects a person is driving or not taking their medication as prescribed. Can I keep my license? This depends on the circumstances of the seizure and the diagnosis. Not all seizures or seizure types will pose a risk to driving. You may be able to retain your licence card for identification purposes and to use when you are safe to drive again. What if I don’t tell the authorities? Driving against medical advice is illegal and dangerous to yourself, passengers and the community. There are many safety factors to consider as seizures can often occur without warning. A person who has an motor vehicle accident during the recommended non-driving period will not be covered by insurance and may have difficulty obtaining insurance in the future. They c
