Constantine Petrou

The appellant appealed the Ministry of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial Class A driver's licence to a G licence due to a medical condition.

The appellant had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inserted following episodes of ventricular tachycardia, which had triggered twice since implantation.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's precarious cardiovascular condition and the unpredictable nature of his ventricular tachycardia posed a significant risk to public safety if he were to operate commercial vehicles.

The Tribunal confirmed the decision to downgrade the licence.

The appellant's driver's licence was suspended by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act due to a reported alcohol use disorder and cognitive impairment following a hospital visit.

The appellant, a Canadian Armed Forces member, had engaged in a brief period of heavy drinking triggered by depression related to the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan.

On appeal, the Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the cognitive impairment was no longer at issue and that the appellant had successfully abstained from alcohol for nearly six months.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant's alcohol abuse was episodic and that he no longer suffered from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease.

The appellant and his lay witnesses denied that he had these conditions or that they interfered with his driving.

The Tribunal preferred the medical evidence of the appellant's physicians, who diagnosed him with cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease and recommended a formal driving assessment.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's medical conditions were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his Class D commercial driver's licence to a Class G licence due to an alleged diagnosis of seizure or syncope.

The Minister relied on medical reports suggesting a possible seizure after the appellant lost consciousness while working in extreme heat.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence only indicated a 'questionable' or possible seizure, not a probable diagnosis.

Concluding that the Minister failed to establish on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffered from a relevant medical condition, the Tribunal set aside the decision to downgrade the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension followed medical reports indicating the appellant suffered a traumatic brain injury and mild cognitive impairment, with recommendations for a functional driving assessment.

The appellant argued he was a safe driver and could not afford the assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the medical conditions were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and that a functional assessment was necessary to demonstrate otherwise.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report from the appellant's family doctor indicating an uncontrolled substance use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical reports were internally inconsistent and that the doctor later confirmed the appellant did not suffer from alcohol use disorder.

The Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffered from a medical condition that would significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence on medical grounds under the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was initiated after a physician reported that the appellant suffered from alcohol dependence and cognitive impairment.

The appellant subsequently submitted a substance use assessment confirming a diagnosis of severe substance use disorder, but failed to submit the required cognitive assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding it reasonable to maintain the suspension until the appellant completes a one-year period of abstinence and provides the requested cognitive assessment.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to refuse to reinstate his Class 'A' commercial driver's licence following a medical suspension.

The appellant's licence was suspended after he experienced two seizures caused by a brain lesion, which was subsequently surgically removed.

The Registrar argued that the appellant must remain seizure-free for five years under the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant had been seizure-free for over three years post-surgery and that his neurologist considered the risk of recurrence to be extremely low.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant no longer suffered from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely and ordered the reinstatement of his licence.