Anyone who has epilepsy can drive vehicles, as long as the epilepsy picture is controlled and the person has not had a crisis for at least 2 years. Epileptic patients presenting with frequent crises or with intervals of less than one year must not drive and are unable to take the National Driver's License (CNH).
The medical report to obtain the CNH is issued with the assistance of the doctor accompanying the epileptic patient, who must inform the degree of epilepsy and the treatment.
Depending on the medical evaluation, the person can receive the qualification in category "B", although he can not engage in paid activity as a driver, such as driving a taxi.
If, during the medical examination, the patient omits the information that he has epilepsy, he will be committing a crime of ideological falsehood, with a term of imprisonment of 1 to 3 years.
Therefore, those who have epilepsy can drive, but it depends on each case. The decision is individualized and depends on a careful medical evaluation, which may involve the neurologist doctor accompanying the patient and the medical expert.
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