Individual suffering from epilepsy accidently strikes two people in the city of Astana
In a bid to ensure the safety of road users, the Moscow Prosecutor's Office has been actively investigating cases of individuals with medical restrictions, particularly those diagnosed with Epilepsy G40, driving vehicles. The identities of these individuals have not been disclosed.
Russia has specific regulations for drivers with seizure disorders, including epilepsy. To be eligible for a driving license, a person must demonstrate a medically controlled condition, undergo a neurologist's certification, and comply with regular medical reviews.
According to the Law "On Road Traffic" in Russia, deterioration of a driver's health, confirmed by a medical conclusion, is a legal basis for terminating the right to operate a vehicle. This reflects the broadly accepted standard consistent with international medical and safety guidelines.
Commercial driving may have stricter rules, requiring exemption applications and specific qualifications, valid for a limited term and contingent on meeting all medical and testing requirements.
In a separate incident, a BMW driver in Almaty shielded pedestrians from harm, an action that led to a monetary penalty of approximately 11 million tenge. This incident is not connected to the cases involving individuals with medical restrictions driving vehicles in Moscow.
Meanwhile, the city prosecutor's office in Almaty has revoked the driver's licenses of 10 individuals, including the BMW driver, at its initiative. The city prosecutor's office is continuing to pursue the revocation of driver's licenses from individuals whose health poses a threat on the roads.
In a related development, a specific individual, under dispensary care since 2021 with the diagnosis "Epilepsy", had a seizure while driving, resulting in a collision with two pedestrians. The individual was held criminally liable under part 2 of article 345 of the Criminal Code. The details of the penalties imposed on this individual have not been disclosed.
A 15-year-old student in Atyrau stole a "Gazelle" vehicle and was involved in a collision with a girl, an incident unrelated to the previous cases.
The exact Russian regulatory texts for fitness to drive for epilepsy can be found in direct consultation of the Russian Ministry of Health or Transport official documents. The number of individuals whose driver's licenses will be revoked by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office has not been specified yet.
- In line with Russia's health and wellness principles, individuals diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as Epilepsy, must comply with strict regulations when applying for a driving license, which includes medical control, neurologist certification, and regular health reviews, as part of the science-based approach to road safety.
- The law "On Road Traffic" in Russia also addresses mental health considerations, stating that deterioration of a driver's health, confirmed by a medical conclusion, can result in the termination of the right to operate a vehicle, reflecting a commitment to international medical and safety standards.
- Besides focusing on physical health conditions, the city prosecutor's office in Almaty has shown concern for mental health, revoking the driver's licenses of 10 individuals, including those whose health issues pose a threat on the roads, as part of their ongoing initiative for public safety.
