Dr. David Borenstein

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical report indicating alcohol dependence and withdrawal.

The appellant had visited the hospital after a binge drinking episode, prompting a physician to submit a Notice of Medical Condition.

The Ministry of Transportation required proof of abstinence or completion of a substance abuse assessment form, which the appellant failed to provide.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that the appellant met the criteria for chronic alcohol dependence and had not provided the necessary information to demonstrate he was safe to drive.

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

The suspension was initiated after a surgeon reported the appellant should not drive, and subsequent Mini-Mental Status Exams indicated mild dementia.

The appellant declined adjournments to obtain a functional driving assessment or further medical clearance.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that without explicit medical clearance or a functional assessment, there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate the appellant met the medical standards to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a road rage incident.

The suspension was based on a medical condition report indicating unstable bipolar disorder.

The applicant provided medical evidence from his psychiatrist confirming his condition was stable and supporting the reinstatement of his licence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant met the CCMTA guidelines for licensure in psychiatric illness and that his condition was unlikely to show instability.

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

The applicant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles suspending his driver's licence due to medical reports indicating mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

The initial report was filed by a locum physician following an emotional outburst.

Subsequent reports from the applicant's regular family physician and geriatrician indicated that his condition was stable, his emotional issues were in remission after a medication change, and they supported his return to driving.

The Tribunal found that, based on the CCMTA guidelines and the medical evidence, the applicant's current cognitive ability did not significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

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

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence following a mild hypoglycemic episode while driving.

The applicant had pulled over safely, received medical attention, and subsequently demonstrated improved glycemic control and medication changes.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant provided reasonable proof of illness stability and personal understanding, concluding that the standard six-month observation period was unnecessary in this specific case.

The decision to suspend the licence was set aside.

The Applicant appealed a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension imposed after he refused to provide a blood sample following a motor vehicle accident.

The Applicant argued that a concussion sustained in the accident rendered him unable to make rational decisions or consent to the blood test.

The Tribunal found that the Applicant failed to establish on a balance of probabilities that he was medically unable to comply with the demand, noting evidence that he had attempted to flee the scene and specifically requested his lawyer.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The applicant appealed a decision by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend his driver's licence due to his visual field not meeting minimum requirements under section 32(5)(b)(ii) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal held a hearing to determine if it had jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

The Tribunal found that under section 50 of the Act and the applicable regulations, it only has jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions made under sub-clause 32(5)(b)(i), not sub-clause (ii).

Consequently, the Tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction and dismissed the appeal as a nullity.

The Registrar's motion for costs was also refused, as the Tribunal found the self-represented applicant did not act frivolously or vexatiously in pursuing the appeal.

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

The applicant had been brought to the hospital by police after making unsubstantiated claims of assault and was found to suffer from paranoid delusions and periods of incapacity.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that while her delusions alone might not interfere with driving, her recurrent episodes of unexplained incapacity required further medical investigation to ensure she could safely operate a motor vehicle.

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

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating potential substance abuse and advising against driving.

The applicant failed to provide the required medical information and Substance Abuse Assessment to the Ministry for review.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision, noting the lack of objective medical evidence to support reinstatement.