Commercial driver's licence downgrade confirmed due to risk of sudden incapacitation from an implanted defibrillator.
The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial Class B driver's licence to a Class G licence due to a medical condition.
The appellant had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inserted following a history of cardiovascular disease.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal applied the CCMTA Medical Standards, which generally disqualify commercial drivers with an ICD unless a cardiologist assesses their annual risk of sudden incapacitation at 1% or less.
Finding insufficient expert cardiological evidence to establish a risk of 1% or less, the Tribunal concluded the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
The decision to downgrade the licence was confirmed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalNov 12, 2024
