@article{ref1,
title="Epilepsy and driving: an international perspective. Joint commission on drivers' licensing of the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy",
journal="Epilepsia",
year="1994",
author="Fisher, R. S. and Parsonage, M. and Beaussart, M. and Bladin, P. and Masland, R. and Sonnen, A. E. and Remillard, G.",
volume="35",
number="3",
pages="675-684",
abstract="Individuals with a history of seizures may be granted driving privileges if the risks of future seizure while driving are relatively low. Different nations have defined these risks in a wide variety of ways. Some countries, e.g., Japan, Greece, Brazil, India, and Russia, preclude driving after a single seizure. Other countries, such as Canada and the United States, allow driving < or = 3 months after certain types of seizures. A Joint Commission of the International Bureau for Epilepsy/International League Against Epilepsy has summarized regulations in several countries. From a consideration of medical literature and existing practices, a series of proposed guidelines for driving and epilepsy is recommended. In general, these guidelines suggest use of a seizure-free interval, generally 1-2 years but less in particular instances, to determine fitness to drive. Required physician reporting is discouraged, but physicians should report patients whom they believe pose a danger to themselves and to public safety. Individualized consideration should be given to special circumstances that may modify a general driving prohibition. Education and information programs are necessary for medical and regulatory authorities to develop a rational approach to driving and epilepsy worldwide.",
language="",
issn="0013-9580",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}