you have been seizure-free for at least 6 months, but had a seizure after decreasing medication under your physician’s advice and supervision.you have simple partial seizures and it has either been 6 months since your last seizure OR if you still have seizures, the pattern has been consistent for at least 1 year you also must have favourable assessment from a treating physician or neurologist, no impairment in your level of consciousness/cognition, and no head or eye deviation.you have seizures only during sleep or immediately upon awakening (nocturnal seizures) and it has either been 6 months since your last seizure OR if you still have seizures, the pattern has been consistent for at least 1 year.you have had a single spontaneous seizure unrelated to any toxic illness and for which a full neurological examination reveals no form of epileptic activity.you are under regular medical supervision and your physician believes you will report to him/her immediately should any further seizure(s) occur.your physician believes you are a conscientious patient who will take your medication responsibly and follow all the physician’s instructions carefully.you have been free from seizures for 6 months and your medication does not impair your consciousness (e.g., doesn’t cause drowsiness), or cause poor coordination or muscle control.medication appears to have prevented your seizures AND:.You may drive with a seizure disorder in Ontario, if: If this happens, your licence will be reinstated when conditions are met and when the appropriate medical information is received, reviewed, and approved. The MTO might ask for more information or suspend your licence without the need for further evidence. When the report is received, the MTO will review the information and make a decision about the status of your driver’s licence. These reports go to the MTO whether you have a driver’s licence or not. In the province, physicians are required under law to report anyone over 16 who they believe is not able to safely drive. In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Ministry of Transportation makes all decisions about driver’s licences in Ontario.
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