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FMCSA Rejects Epilepsy Exemptions After Nearly Two Years of Approvals, Denying 70 Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied epilepsy exemption requests for 70 commercial drivers in two separate actions in June and July 2026, breaking a pattern of approvals that had lasted nearly two years. The denials cite insufficient evidence that the applicants would maintain a level of safety equivalent to federal standards.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source