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Driving and epilepsy

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Driving and epilepsy

If you drive, one immediate effect of having a seizure is that you have to stop driving. This is true for all types of seizure, and whether you have a diagnosis of epilepsy or not. For many people, this can have a big impact on their life and can also be difficult and upsetting.

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If you stop driving due to a seizure, you need to tell your insurance company as part of your insurance terms and conditions. If you don't tell them, this could invalidate your insurance and may affect your insurance in the future.

Information produced: May 2023

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