David To

The appellant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension imposed under the Highway Traffic Act after he failed to provide a breath sample following a motor vehicle collision.

The appellant argued he was unable to comply with the demand due to confusion and disorientation from a concussion sustained in the collision.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that while the appellant suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, the medical evidence did not establish a causal link between his condition and his inability to provide a breath sample at the roadside.

The suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a mental health condition.

The Registrar relied on medical reports from the appellant's physicians indicating a diagnosis of schizophrenia, poor insight, and non-compliance with treatment.

The appellant denied having a mental health condition and claimed his symptoms were caused by shoulder pain.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the medical evidence more reliable than the appellant's subjective testimony, concluding that his condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension imposed under s. 48.3 of the Highway Traffic Act for failing to provide a suitable breath sample.

The appellant argued she was unable to comply with the breath demand due to medical reasons, specifically asthma, a recent respiratory illness, and anxiety.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the appellant's medical evidence, consisting of a letter from her family physician, to be vague and insufficient to establish that she was medically unable to provide a sample.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the breath technician, who testified that the appellant made 18 attempts without blowing sufficient air, despite showing no signs of respiratory distress.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical condition (seizures).

The appellant had a single seizure caused by a brain abscess, which was subsequently surgically treated and resolved.

The Registrar argued that a 6-month seizure-free period was required under the CCMTA Standards.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's 4-month seizure-free period, combined with his full recovery and low risk of recurrence, constituted a sufficient period of medical stability.

The Tribunal concluded that the Registrar failed to prove the medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with the appellant's ability to drive safely, and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G driver's licence under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to a medical condition.

The Registrar relied on psychiatric reports indicating the appellant suffered from a delusional disorder with symptoms of psychosis.

The appellant denied having a mental health condition and argued she was safe to drive.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition that is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely, noting her lack of insight, ongoing symptoms, and failure to meet the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence due to a medical condition (alcohol use disorder).

The Registrar argued that the appellant's condition, with only five and a half months of abstinence, presented a road safety concern under the CCMTA Standards.

The Tribunal found that the appellant had successfully completed a rehabilitation program, was adherent to medication, and had favourable recommendations from his treating physicians.

The Tribunal concluded that the Registrar failed to establish that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appeal was allowed and the licence suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G driver's licence due to a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from alcohol use disorder, the Registrar failed to prove the condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal applied the CCMTA Medical Standards, noting the appellant's successful completion of a treatment program, favourable recommendation from her treating physician, normal GGT blood test results, and ongoing recovery efforts.

The appeal was allowed and the licence suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence due to a report of severe hypoglycemia.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant had experienced an episode of severe hypoglycemia, he had since stopped taking insulin, achieved good glycemic control with oral medications, and made positive lifestyle changes.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant's medical condition was no longer likely to 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 under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on a medical report indicating the appellant suffered from an unstable mental health condition and a traumatic brain injury.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's recent involuntary hospitalization, lack of insight into his condition, and failure to take prescribed medication demonstrated that his medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded the appellant did not meet the criteria for licence eligibility.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.