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241. Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that can cause recurrent seizures, which may involve changes in awareness, movement, sensation or consciousness. Because a seizure can temporarily prevent a person from controlling a vehicle safely, epilepsy can affect driving fitness and driving-licence requirements. The rules vary between countries and usually depend on factors such as the type of seizure, how long the person has been seizure-free, treatment and medical assessment. Anyone who experiences a seizure should follow the applicable driving rules and seek medical advice before driving again.
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Can you drive with epilepsy in Belgium?
A person with epilepsy is initially considered not medically fit to drive, but may later be declared fit if the legal medical criteria are met, including the required seizure-free period and a favourable neurological assessment.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Driving Licence Decree, Annex6 II.3 and III — group1 seizures and vision
How long must someone with epilepsy be seizure-free to drive a car in Belgium?
For a group 1 licence, which includes ordinary cars and motorcycles, a person with epilepsy can generally be declared fit after being seizure-free for at least one year, provided the other medical conditions are satisfied.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Driving Licence Decree, Annex6 II.3 and III — group1 seizures and vision
What are the rules after a single epileptic seizure in Belgium?
For group 1 drivers, a person who has experienced a single epileptic seizure may generally be declared fit after at least six seizure-free months. In certain circumstances, this can be reduced to three months when neurological tests meet the required conditions.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Driving Licence Decree, Annex6 II.3 and III — group1 seizures and vision

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