David W. Hurst, M.D.

The Appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a breakthrough seizure.

The seizure occurred after nearly four years of being seizure-free and was attributed to sleep deprivation.

The Ministry of Transportation maintained the suspension, relying on the CCMTA guideline requiring a six-month seizure-free period.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Appellant, who had increased his medication and was highly compliant and insightful regarding his condition, did not suffer from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

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

The appellant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension, arguing he was unable to provide a second breathalyzer sample due to acid reflux and stomach cramps from drinking toilet water in his cell.

The Tribunal found the appellant's medical condition was mild and did not justify his refusal to comply with the breath demand.

The Tribunal noted the appellant initially refused the second test on the basis that he had already provided two samples, not for medical reasons.

The suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons following a motor vehicle collision caused by a severe hypoglycemic episode.

The appellant, who has Type 1 diabetes, argued that the episode was triggered by extreme emotional stress and physical exertion, and that he had been compliant with his medical management.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, applying the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) guidelines which require a six-month episode-free waiting period for drivers who experience severe hypoglycemia.

The appellant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend her driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically alcohol dependence and a possible alcohol-related seizure.

The Ministry received a Medical Condition Report indicating these conditions and required the appellant to complete a Substance Abuse Assessment Form, which she failed to do.

The Tribunal found that the appellant likely suffers from alcohol dependence based on medical reports and her own testimony.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence, noting the appellant must document a period of abstinence and provide further medical evidence before re-licensing.

The Appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a medical report indicating an alcohol withdrawal seizure.

The Appellant admitted to a history of heavy alcohol consumption but had been abstinent for five months.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the Appellant's condition likely significantly interfered with his ability to drive safely and that he must demonstrate a 12-month period of abstinence in accordance with CCMTA guidelines before re-licensing.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a medical report indicating an alcohol-related seizure.

The Tribunal found that the seizure was likely caused by a combination of the medication Wellbutrin and alcohol consumption.

Medical evidence from the appellant's neurologist and family doctor supported that he had abstained from alcohol, stopped taking Wellbutrin, and was safe to drive.

The Tribunal concluded there was no evidence of an alcohol abuse problem and set aside the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension imposed after he refused to provide a breath sample.

The appellant argued he was unable to comply with the demand for a medical reason, specifically that he had recently undergone open heart surgery and feared blowing into the device would cause internal disruption.

The Tribunal found that the appellant failed to establish he was physically incapable of providing a sample, noting he had sufficient respiratory effort to tow a snowmobile off a lake.

The suspension was confirmed.

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

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating alcohol dependence.

The applicant failed to complete a required Substance Abuse Assessment Form and had a history of alcohol-related driving suspensions.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Ministry acted correctly and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The Applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension followed a Medical Condition Report indicating periods of confusion, and subsequent psychiatric reports diagnosing schizophrenia or a related psychotic disorder with a history of medication noncompliance.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Applicant suffers from a condition likely to significantly interfere with her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, noting that a longer period of treatment and stability was required before reinstatement.

The 91-year-old applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The Ministry of Transportation suspended the licence after receiving reports from the applicant's family physician indicating concerns about his cognitive function, physical health, and driving ability.

The applicant failed to provide the requested medical assessments and driving evaluations.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that the applicant's extreme age, medical problems, and cognitive dysfunction seriously compromised his ability to drive safely.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a single alcohol withdrawal seizure.

The Ministry required confirmation of one year of abstinence and completion of an alcohol treatment program.

The Tribunal found that the seizure was a solitary event following a period of heavy drinking, that the applicant's doctors did not consider substance abuse therapy necessary, and that the applicant was not likely to indulge in such behaviour again.

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

The applicant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles suspending her driver's licence due to alcohol dependence.

The Ministry received medical reports indicating the applicant had been hospitalized for alcohol intoxication and had a history of alcohol abuse.

The applicant argued she had been abstinent for four months and needed her licence to help her family.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the applicant had a serious problem with alcohol dependence and had not provided the necessary updated medical documentation and proof of a 12-month abstinence period required by the Ministry.