Dr. Isla McPherson

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

The appellant argued that a missing page of medical records and the Tribunal's characterization of a doctor's advice as a 'recommendation' rather than an 'option' constituted grounds for reconsideration under Rules 18.2b and 18.2c.

The Tribunal dismissed the request, finding that the missing evidence was in the appellant's possession at the time of the hearing and would not have affected the result, and that the distinction between 'recommendation' and 'option' would not have changed the Tribunal's conclusion regarding the appellant's seizure control.

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

The suspension was based on a medical condition report from the appellant's family physician indicating an uncontrolled substance use disorder involving cocaine and amphetamines.

The appellant denied having a substance use disorder, arguing his cocaine use was recreational and did not affect his driving.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including positive urine toxicology results, established the appellant suffered from a substance use disorder.

The Tribunal concluded this condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting the unpredictable effects of central nervous system stimulants and the appellant's lack of insight, evidenced by his driving while suspended.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence 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.

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating the appellant suffered from a psychiatric illness.

The appellant denied having a mental health condition that interfered with his driving, though he acknowledged previous diagnoses of schizophrenia.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Registrar established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting the lack of medical evidence showing the condition was stable or that a physician supported his return to driving.

The suspension was confirmed.

The appellant requested a reconsideration of a Tribunal decision that confirmed the Registrar's suspension of his driver's licence due to a diagnosis of schizophrenia and medication non-compliance.

The appellant argued that the psychiatrist's report relied upon by the Tribunal was untrustworthy and denied having schizophrenia.

The Tribunal dismissed the request, finding that the appellant's denial was not new evidence and that he failed to establish any grounds for reconsideration under Rule 18.2.

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 medical reports indicating the appellant suffered from schizophrenia and was not compliant with his prescribed medication.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's condition, combined with his lack of insight and non-compliance with treatment, significantly interfered 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 under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act following a hospital admission for a reported major depressive disorder.

The Registrar required a three-month period of stability before considering reinstatement.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including a report from the appellant's family physician, indicated her condition was stable and she had appropriate insight into her condition.

The Tribunal concluded that the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffered from a mental condition likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

The Registrar's decision was set aside and the licence suspension was overturned.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act following a hospital admission for a reported major depressive disorder.

The Registrar required a three-month period of stability before considering reinstatement.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including a report from the appellant's family physician, indicated her condition was stable and she had good insight into her mental health, as demonstrated by her decision not to drive when feeling distressed.

The Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to prove the appellant's mental condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and set aside the suspension.