D. Ian Turnbull

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

He argued that he was unable to provide the sample due to acute bronchitis.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant failed to establish on a balance of probabilities that a medical condition precluded his compliance with the breath demand.

The suspension was confirmed.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following two syncopal episodes or possible seizures.

The Registrar suspended the licence after receiving a Medical Condition Report from a physician.

The Tribunal found that the Registrar acted properly in continuing the suspension until the applicant provides complete medical information, including a description of the episodes, cause, and treatment recommendations, as required by the medical standards for driving.

The decision of the Registrar was confirmed.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons due to alcohol dependence.

The applicant's physician and an addiction specialist reported his alcohol dependence and recommended abstinence.

The applicant reduced his drinking but refused to abstain completely.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence indicated an alcohol addiction likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive 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 for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension followed a failed Mini Mental State Examination and a report from his family physician.

Over three years, the Applicant failed six road tests and his geriatrician's diagnosis changed from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Applicant suffers from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive 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 medical report indicating an alcohol-withdrawal seizure and alcohol dependence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant had been seizure-free and abstinent from alcohol for seven months, supported by medical evidence and his family physician's recommendation.

Applying the CCMTA Guidelines, the Tribunal concluded the applicant did not suffer from an alcohol addiction or seizure disorder likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Registrar's decision was set aside and driving privileges were restored.

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

Following a hospitalization for septic shock, hospital staff reported the applicant to the Registrar due to concerns about cognitive impairment.

The applicant argued he was safe to drive and provided a letter from a new family physician.

The Tribunal found that the Registrar acted properly in maintaining the suspension until the requested medical information regarding the applicant's cognitive function could be evaluated by the Medical Review Committee.

The Registrar's decision was confirmed.

The Applicant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend his driver's licence following two post-operative seizures after the removal of a benign brain tumour.

The Registrar argued the Applicant should be seizure-free for 12 months before driving privileges were restored.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the seizures were related to the extended neurosurgery and that the risk of recurrent seizure activity was minimal.

The Tribunal set aside the Registrar's decision, concluding the Applicant did not suffer from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a Medical Condition Report citing alcohol dependence.

The applicant argued he had modified his drinking habits and that his physician reported him out of spite after a disagreement.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the physician's concerns about the applicant's alcohol dependence and lack of insight were valid, and that the applicant needed to provide the requested medical information to the Registrar.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension in the interest of public safety.