Commercial driver's licence downgrade confirmed due to high risk of sudden incapacitation from cardiovascular conditions.
The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial driver's licence to a Class G licence due to his cardiovascular conditions.
The Minister relied on the National Medical Standards, noting the appellant's history of congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and aortic stenosis.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's multiple heart conditions, including a left ventricle ejection fraction below 35% and a declined implantable cardioverter defibrillator, posed a high risk of sudden incapacitation.
The Tribunal concluded that these conditions were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle and confirmed the Minister's decision.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJul 30, 2019
