Dimitri Louvish

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically alcohol and substance use disorders.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that medical reports confirmed the diagnoses and that the appellant had only been abstinent for three months, falling short of the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers' twelve-month requirement.

The Tribunal concluded the conditions were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the suspension.

The appellant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension imposed under s. 48.3 of the Highway Traffic Act after providing a breath sample over the legal limit.

The appellant argued mistaken identity, claiming he was not the person to whom the demand was made.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant admitted to giving the breath sample and that police evidence confirmed his identity.

The fact that related criminal charges were dismissed was deemed irrelevant to the Tribunal's determination on a balance of probabilities.

The appellant 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 was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating the appellant suffered from seizures due to alcohol withdrawal.

The appellant argued the seizure was an isolated incident caused by the flu and dehydration.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal took notice of medical facts and found that the evidence supported a diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal seizure.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded the condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including reports from a nurse practitioner, established that the appellant suffers from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and an active substance use disorder involving the inappropriate use of cough syrup.

The Tribunal concluded that these conditions, combined with a history of non-compliance with medication and lack of insight, are likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to a medical report indicating she suffers from alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including reports from two treating physicians and the appellant's admission of recent alcohol consumption, established that she suffers from alcohol use disorder.

Applying the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards, the Tribunal concluded that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely, as she had not achieved the recommended 12 months of abstinence or completed a rehabilitation program.

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 for medical reasons, specifically a musculoskeletal condition/motor function ability impairment.

The suspension was initiated after a police report detailed the appellant's difficulty parallel parking and physical limitations.

The Tribunal found, based on an assessment by the appellant's family physician noting diabetic neuropathy and general weakness, that the appellant suffers from a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting the appellant must undergo a functional driving assessment to demonstrate his ability to drive safely.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically an alleged alcohol use disorder.

The suspension was based on an unsolicited Medical Condition Report from an emergency room physician.

The Tribunal found the evidence from the appellant's family physician, who did not diagnose an alcohol use disorder, and the appellant's own testimony to be more persuasive.

The Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to establish that the appellant suffers from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, and set aside the suspension.

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

The suspension was based on police reports and medical evidence indicating the appellant suffered from a mental health condition that posed a risk to public safety while driving.

The Tribunal found that the appellant had a history of bipolar disorder, personality disorder, and suicidal ideation involving a motor vehicle.

Despite the appellant's claims that her condition was stable and did not affect her driving, the Tribunal relied on recent police apprehensions under the Mental Health Act and the lack of explicit support for reinstatement from her treating physicians.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence following a severe hypoglycemic episode that resulted in a motor vehicle accident.

The Registrar suspended the licence under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act based on a medical report indicating the appellant's diabetes could affect her ability to drive safely.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that although the appellant had taken steps to manage her condition, she had not met the six-month period of stability recommended by the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers.

The Tribunal confirmed the licence suspension.

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

While the Tribunal found that the appellant does suffer from alcohol use disorder, it concluded that the condition is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

Relying on medical reports from the appellant's treating physician, the Tribunal found that the appellant had committed to abstinence, adhered to a treatment plan, and demonstrated stability, justifying a departure from the CCMTA Medical Standards.

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

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 a psychiatrist diagnosing the appellant with substance use disorder and bipolar disorder following a hospitalization.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from psychiatric illness and substance use disorder that are likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the licence suspension, noting the lack of medical evidence supporting a safe return to driving and the risks associated with the appellant's conditions.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

The appellant's family physician reported the diagnosis and recommended a functional driving assessment.

The appellant failed the functional driving assessment, which noted profound cognitive impairment and extreme safety risks.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant has a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

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

The suspension was initiated after her family physician reported she suffered from mild cognitive impairment.

A subsequent functional driving assessment concluded that driving was not recommended due to deficits in functional driving skills.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's cognitive impairment was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

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

The Registrar suspended the licence based on medical reports from the appellant's family physician indicating diagnoses of mild dementia and spinal stenosis.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence established the conditions were likely to significantly interfere with the appellant's ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting the appellant must successfully complete a functional driving assessment before reinstatement.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial Class F driver's licence for medical reasons following three nocturnal seizures.

The Minister argued the appellant's seizure disorder was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and relied on the CCMTA Standards requiring a five-year seizure-free period.

The Tribunal found that the appellant had made significant lifestyle changes, was compliant with his medication, and had the support of his treating physicians.

The Tribunal concluded the Minister failed to establish that the medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with the appellant's ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely, and ordered the Class F licence reinstated.

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

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating a substance use disorder involving opioids and driving under the influence.

The appellant failed to provide a requested Substance Use Assessment form to rebut the medical evidence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant is addicted to a drug to an extent likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class DZ commercial driver's licence due to a seizure disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant had experienced seizures, the medical evidence demonstrated they were provoked by controllable lifestyle triggers (alcohol and sleep deprivation).

Given the appellant's compliance with medication, avoidance of triggers, and support from her treating neurologist, the Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to prove the condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.

The suspension was set aside.

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

The Registrar received a medical report indicating the appellant suffered from cognitive impairment due to dementia, with a MoCA score of 11/30.

The appellant failed to provide a requested Cognitive Disorder Form to demonstrate his fitness to drive.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's cognitive impairment was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to an uncontrolled alcohol use disorder.

The appellant argued that she only engaged in weekend binge drinking and never drove while intoxicated.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a severe alcohol use disorder that is not yet under control, given her recent relapses and short periods of abstinence.

The Tribunal concluded that her medical condition is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial class A driver's licence to a non-commercial class G licence due to his medical condition.

The appellant had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inserted following a cardiac arrest.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's medical condition was stable, his ICD was functioning normally, and his cardiologist supported his return to commercial driving.

The Tribunal concluded that the condition was not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a commercial motor vehicle and set aside the Minister's decision.