Dimitri Louvish, M.D.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to medical conditions affecting her ability to drive safely.

The suspension followed a police report indicating the appellant was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after a driving incident and self-declared medical impairments.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from medical conditions, including psychiatric disorders, that are likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

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

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class D driver's licence following a medical condition report indicating a relapse into opioid use.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a substance use disorder that is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting that a period of extended abstinence is necessary before reinstatement can be considered.

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

The suspension was initiated after a police request highlighting mental health issues, suicidal utterances related to driving, and a hospital admission.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's crystal methamphetamine addiction and ongoing mental health symptoms, including auditory hallucinations, were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting that a period of extended sobriety and mental health stability was necessary before reinstatement.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial driver's licence (Class AC to Class G) following a medical report of ventricular tachycardia and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant has a cardiac condition, it is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle safely.

The incident was isolated and caused by a medication change, which has since been corrected, and the appellant's cardiologist supported the reinstatement of his commercial licence.

The Tribunal set aside the Minister's decision.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence on medical grounds following an involuntary hospitalization involving erratic driving and suspected substance use.

The Registrar required medical confirmation of abstinence and mental stability before considering reinstatement.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the available medical evidence, including hospital records, confirmed the appellant suffered from a substance use disorder and a mental health condition that significantly affected his ability to drive safely.

The appellant requested a reconsideration of a Licence Appeal Tribunal decision that confirmed the Registrar's suspension of his driver's licence for medical reasons.

The appellant sought to introduce new evidence, including a Substance Use Assessment Form and video files documenting mental health incidents.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that the appellant had previously declined an adjournment to obtain the form, the video evidence could have been obtained prior to the hearing, and the new evidence would not likely have changed the result.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his driver's licence from Class D to Class G due to a medical condition.

The appellant had suffered three seizures and was diagnosed with primary epilepsy.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle.

Applying the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards, the Tribunal confirmed the Minister's decision, requiring a further seizure-free waiting period before reinstatement of the Class D licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to cognitive impairment.

The suspension followed a poor performance on the on-road portion of a functional driving assessment, where the evaluator had to physically intervene to prevent a collision.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence established the appellant suffered from cognitive impairment and that the recent driving evaluation demonstrated this condition significantly interfered with her ability to drive safely.

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

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

The suspension was initially based on a report of substance use disorder, which was later resolved.

However, a subsequent medical report indicated the appellant suffers from mild cognitive impairment and requires a functional driving assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that the uncontradicted medical evidence justified maintaining the suspension until a functional assessment is completed.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant had a history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder and had recently withdrawn his consent to treatment and stopped taking his prescribed medication.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's condition was not stable and was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

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

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence due to cognitive impairment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that medical evidence, including a diagnosis of dementia and a failed functional driving assessment, established that the appellant suffers from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

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

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

The appellant admitted to a relapse but demonstrated ongoing commitment to rehabilitation, including voluntary residence at a treatment facility, abstinence, and regular testing.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's alcohol dependence was being effectively managed and was not 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 driver's licence due to cognitive impairment.

The Registrar relied on medical reports from the appellant's geriatrician and family physician, as well as a failed functional driving assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from cognitive impairment that significantly interferes with her 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 his driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to alcohol dependence.

The suspension was triggered by a medical report from a physician who treated the appellant after a fall.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the appellant's testimony unreliable and preferred the medical evidence confirming a diagnosis of alcohol dependence.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, as he had not abstained from alcohol for 12 months or completed a rehabilitation program.

The licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder.

The Registrar required a six-month period of confirmed abstinence before reinstatement.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant had successfully completed a rehabilitation program, maintained abstinence for four and a half months, and provided favourable recommendations from medical professionals.

The Tribunal concluded there were no objective medical grounds to delay reinstatement and ordered the appellant's driver's licence to be reinstated.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffered a single seizure as a result of alcohol withdrawal, but the condition was stable, controlled by medication, and the appellant had been alcohol-free for 6-12 months.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant did not have a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar's decision to downgrade his commercial driver's licence to a Class G licence due to a heart condition.

The Registrar relied on medical guidelines suggesting the appellant was ineligible because of intermittent inotropic support.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant was not receiving intermittent inotropes and that his coronary artery disease was stable and well-managed.

The Tribunal set aside the Registrar's decision, finding no evidence that the appellant's condition significantly interfered with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.

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

The appellant's family physician diagnosed him with mild cognitive impairment, and he subsequently failed three functional driving assessments.

Despite the appellant's testimony and conflicting medical reports from other doctors obtained after the suspension, the Tribunal found the failed functional assessments and the initial diagnosis compelling.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant suffers from a cognitive impairment likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant, a paramedic student, suffered a single unprovoked seizure during a work placement.

The Minister of Transportation downgraded her Class F driver's licence to a Class G licence based on medical reports.

The appellant appealed the decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant did suffer a seizure, it was an isolated event caused by extraordinary stress and exhaustion, and she was not diagnosed with epilepsy.

Because her condition was successfully controlled by medication prescribed by her neurologist, the Tribunal concluded it was not likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive a Class F motor vehicle safely.

The Minister's decision to downgrade the licence was set aside.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant does suffer from seizures, the condition is controlled by medication prescribed by his treating neurologist and he has not been diagnosed with epilepsy.

The Tribunal concluded that the medical condition is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the licence suspension.