What is the maximum certification period for a driver with benign positional vertigo?

The maximum certification period for a driver with benign positional vertigo is two years. This condition is generally considered stable and does not significantly impact a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely, provided that it is well-managed and the driver does not experience recurrent severe episodes.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines allow for a two-year certification for drivers whose medical conditions are stable and pose minimal risk to safe driving. This is particularly relevant for conditions like benign positional vertigo, which can typically be treated or managed effectively.

While there are shorter certification periods for more serious or unstable conditions, benign positional vertigo does not usually require such restrictions, hence the two-year maximum allows for sufficient monitoring of the driver's health while recognizing the low likelihood of incapacitating symptoms.