D. Ian Turnbull

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

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal considered evidence from the Appellant's family physician and neurologist, who supported reinstatement as she was fully compliant with treatment and nearing the six-month mark.

The Tribunal found that the Appellant did not suffer from a condition likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and set aside the licence suspension.

The Appellant, a commercial dump truck driver, appealed the Registrar's decision to downgrade his Class D licence to a Class G licence following a reported seizure.

The Registrar required a five-year seizure-free period for reinstatement, treating the condition as epilepsy.

The Tribunal found that the seizure was provoked by a treated dural arterio-venous fistula (DAVF) and that epilepsy had not been diagnosed.

Applying the CCMTA standard for provoked seizures, the Tribunal concluded the Appellant was fit to drive and set aside the Registrar's decision.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons following an episode of hypoglycemia that resulted in a loss of consciousness while driving.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffered from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, applying the CCMTA guidelines which require a six-month episode-free period.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence was confirmed.

The appellant appealed a decision of the Minister of Transportation suspending his Class A commercial driver's licence following an unprovoked seizure in March 2013.

The appellant had previously experienced seizures in 1989 but had been seizure-free for 23 years.

The Minister reinstated his Class G licence but required a 5-year seizure-free period for the Class A licence, in accordance with the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Minister's decision, finding that the appellant suffers from a neurological condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely, and that the 5-year seizure-free standard should apply.

The 91-year-old appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a Medical Condition Report from his physician indicating dementia or Alzheimer's.

The appellant argued the suspension was based on age discrimination in violation of section 15 of the Charter.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found no evidence of age discrimination, noting the physician's report was based on clinical impressions and a cognitive assessment.

A subsequent independent functional driving assessment predicted a 90% chance of failure and the road test was aborted for safety reasons.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The Appellant, a paramedic with epilepsy, appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence after he suffered a seizure due to a missed dose of medication.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Appellant had insight into his condition, was compliant with therapy, and had implemented a system to ensure he did not miss future doses.

The Tribunal concluded that the Appellant did not suffer from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the Registrar's decision to suspend his licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a motor vehicle accident.

The investigating police officer reported that the appellant admitted to having a low glucose count and blacking out before the accident.

The appellant, who has diabetes, denied blacking out and claimed a blown tire caused the accident, but admitted his blood glucose was low immediately after.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffered from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, applying the CCMTA guidelines for severe hypoglycemia.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons.

The suspension was initially based on a reported loss of consciousness after the appellant fell in a grocery store.

The appellant maintained he merely stumbled and did not lose consciousness, which was supported by his family physician.

The Registrar later requested a Functional Driving Assessment due to the appellant's musculoskeletal condition.

The Tribunal found the appellant's physician's letter strongly supportive of his ability to drive safely and concluded the appellant did not suffer from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his driving.

The appeal was allowed and the suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to reported alcohol dependence.

The appellant, a recovering alcoholic, had relapsed and was intercepted by police before driving.

An Emergency Room physician submitted a Medical Condition Report indicating alcohol dependence.

The Tribunal found that the appellant had not provided sufficient medical evidence, such as a completed Substance Abuse Assessment form or proof of a one-year abstention period as per CCMTA guidelines, to demonstrate she was no longer addicted to an extent likely to interfere with safe driving.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence was confirmed.

The appellant, a commercial truck driver, appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his Class A driver's licence to a Class G licence following a single unprovoked seizure.

The Minister required the appellant to remain seizure-free for five years before restoring his commercial driving privileges, in accordance with CCMTA medical standards.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's structural brain abnormality placed him at an increased risk for recurrent seizures.

The Tribunal confirmed the Minister's decision, concluding that the appellant suffered from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a Medical Condition Report indicating mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.

The applicant argued the reporting physician had not examined him and was not his regular doctor.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the applicant must complete a cognitive assessment with his new family doctor and potentially undergo a functional driving assessment before his driving privileges could be reconsidered, in order to ensure public safety.

The Applicant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension imposed for failing to provide a breath sample.

The Applicant argued he was unable to provide the sample due to severe chemical bronchitis and a viral infection.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence provided by the Applicant's physician lacked relevant information to show he was medically unable to comply at the time of the demand.

The police officer's evidence indicated the Applicant was not in distress.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The Applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence following a medical report indicating a head injury and alcohol dependence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal reviewed medical evidence, including reports from the Applicant's family physician who could not confirm her abstinence from alcohol.

The Tribunal found that the Applicant was possibly alcohol dependent and upheld the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence until confirmation of one year of abstinence is provided.

The 83-year-old applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a syncopal episode.

Medical reports indicated the applicant suffered from critical calcific aortic stenosis and was at risk of sudden death.

The applicant refused aortic valve surgery and argued his fainting was due to a vitamin deficiency.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding the applicant failed to provide requested medical information and remained a possible road hazard due to his cardiac condition.

The applicant, a commercial heavy equipment operator with Type II diabetes, appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his Class AZ driver's licence to a Class G licence following an isolated hypoglycemic episode.

The applicant admitted the episode was caused by his failure to eat a snack at the proper time.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant had insight into the event, had diligently completed required medical monitoring, and was supported by his family physician.

The Tribunal concluded that the applicant did not suffer from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and ordered the reinstatement of his Class AZ licence.

The applicant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend her driver's licence due to a Medical Condition Report indicating drug dependence.

The applicant had been enrolled in a pain program and later a methadone clinic.

The Registrar requested detailed, up-to-date medical information from her treating physician, which the applicant failed to provide.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant suffers from drug dependence likely to interfere with her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The Applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a reported alcohol-withdrawal seizure or syncopal episode.

The Registrar required 12 months of abstinence or completion of a rehabilitation program for reinstatement.

The Tribunal found that the Applicant had been abstinent for six months, had normal laboratory results, and had the support of his family physician.

The Tribunal concluded that the Applicant did not currently suffer from alcohol dependence likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, and set aside the Registrar's decision.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to a medical condition report indicating impaired motor function and chronic peripheral neuropathy.

The applicant argued that her condition had improved with new medication and disputed the impairment finding.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Registrar's request for up-to-date medical information was reasonable given the safety concerns and the outdated nature of the applicant's submitted medical reports.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence pending the provision of current medical information.

The Applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a seizure disorder.

The Applicant had a history of nocturnal seizures and experienced a generalized seizure after consuming excessive amounts of a weight-loss supplement containing ginseng.

The Tribunal found that the Applicant may suffer from a seizure disorder likely to significantly interfere with his ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The applicant appealed a decision by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend his driver's licence for reported alcohol dependence.

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report submitted by an emergency room physician after the applicant sought treatment for suspected liver problems.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that the evidence supported the conclusion that the applicant may suffer from alcohol dependence likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.