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Why can untreated epilepsy be an obstacle to driving a car?
The risk of sudden epileptic seizures can cause you to lose control of the vehicle
Because medications for epilepsy are always narcotics
You can drive with epilepsy as long as you inform the passengers
Explanation
People with epilepsy must be seizure-free for a certain period (usually one year) and have medical control to have a driver's license. An unexpected epileptic seizure during driving can otherwise lead to very serious accidents.
Source: Transportstyrelsen
Last reviewed: May 2026
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