Dr. Peter Savage

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial driver's licence to a non-commercial class due to the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).

The Tribunal found that under the updated Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators' National Safety Code Standards, commercial drivers with an ICD are disqualified from commercial driving.

Relying on the medical advisory committee's report, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.

The licence downgrade was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons after receiving two unsolicited Medical Condition Reports indicating a substance use disorder involving cocaine.

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

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal noted the appellant had not abstained from cocaine for the required 12-month period nor completed a rehabilitation program.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial AB driver's licence to a G class licence due to his cardiovascular disease and the implantation of an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD).

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's medical condition, specifically the ICD and documented ventricular tachycardia, posed a risk of sudden incapacitation that exceeded the acceptable threshold for commercial drivers under the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards.

The Tribunal confirmed the Minister's decision to downgrade the licence, concluding that the condition was likely to significantly interfere with the appellant's ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle safely.

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

The appellant failed to attend the hearing.

The Tribunal proceeded in her absence and found that the Registrar established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition, specifically schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder, which is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the licence suspension.

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

The suspension was based on medical reports indicating the appellant suffered from a cognitive impairment following a hospitalization for sepsis.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence established the appellant likely suffered from a cognitive impairment that significantly interfered with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting that a satisfactory functional driving assessment would be required for reinstatement.

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

The suspension was based on reports indicating the appellant suffered from a mental health condition.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant does have a mental health condition, the evidence, including a supportive letter from his treating psychiatrist, demonstrated that the condition was stable and would not significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal set aside the Registrar's decision and reinstated the appellant's licence.

The appellant appealed a 90-day driver's licence suspension issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under section 48.3.1 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The appellant failed to attend the scheduled teleconference hearing.

The Tribunal proceeded in the appellant's absence pursuant to Rule 3.7.1 of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules.

As the appellant presented no evidence, he failed to establish the statutory grounds for appeal under section 50.1(2) of the Act.

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 for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on reports of a substance use disorder and alcohol withdrawal seizures.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant had made progress and had support from his family doctor, he had not met the minimum six-month abstinence period recommended by the CCMTA Standards and lacked documentation of his treatment.

The Tribunal concluded the condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons under the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on an unsolicited medical report from the appellant's family doctor indicating a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy affecting his balance and coordination, including episodes of confusing the gas and brake pedals.

The appellant disputed the diagnosis and claimed he was a safe driver.

The Tribunal found the medical evidence persuasive and concluded that the appellant's condition is 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 for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on reports of a cognitive impairment condition.

Following a functional driving assessment which the appellant failed, and subsequent driving lessons which did not improve her driving skills, the occupational therapist recommended the licence remain suspended.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a cognitive deficit condition that is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely, and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

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

The suspension was based on medical reports indicating the appellant suffered from a congenital heart defect that caused episodes of syncope and transient hemiparesis.

The appellant argued the episodes were triggered by extreme heat and exhaustion, and that he was awaiting corrective surgery.

The Tribunal found that the cardiovascular condition posed a significant safety risk and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence until the condition is corrected.

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

Prior to the hearing, the Registrar reinstated the licence, but due to an administrative oversight, the Tribunal did not close the file and the parties attended the scheduled hearing.

The appellant sought to have the suspension overturned and removed from her record.

The Tribunal held that it no longer had jurisdiction over the appeal because the licence had been reinstated, and it lacked the authority to alter Ministry of Transportation records or back-date the reinstatement.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically an alcohol withdrawal seizure and substance use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant did suffer from these conditions following an isolated incident related to grief, he had gained insight, completed an alcohol rehabilitation program, and maintained abstinence.

The Tribunal concluded that the conditions were no longer likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, setting aside the Registrar's suspension.

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

The suspension was based on an unsolicited medical report from the appellant's family doctor indicating he suffers from schizophrenia, has a history of psychotic episodes, and refuses to take recommended medication.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition that is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a motor vehicle safely.

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

The appellant appealed the suspension of her driver's licence under s. 48.3.1 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was issued after a police officer determined her ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by a drug or a combination of a drug and alcohol.

The appellant failed to attend the teleconference hearing.

As the appellant bore the onus of establishing grounds for appeal under s. 50.1(2) and presented no evidence, the appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a reported medical condition of obstructive sleep apnea.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence relied upon by the Registrar was ambivalent and based on a self-diagnosis during an urgent care visit for a sinus infection and COVID-19.

The Tribunal accepted the appellant's evidence that he did not have the physical characteristics of sleep apnea and set aside the licence suspension.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that medical evidence, including multiple assessments and a failed functional driving assessment, established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffers from a cognitive impairment.

The Tribunal concluded that this condition is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting his lack of insight and refusal to undergo another functional driving assessment.

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 for medical reasons, specifically a suspected seizure disorder.

The suspension was based on an emergency room doctor's report after the appellant fell and struck her head.

The appellant testified that she had ingested a cannabis edible for pain relief, became highly intoxicated, and slipped in her bathroom, denying any history or occurrence of a seizure.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the medical report vague and unpersuasive, and accepted the appellant's testimony.

The Tribunal concluded the appellant does not suffer from a seizure disorder and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class A driver's licence due to a cognitive disorder.

The Registrar received a Medical Condition Report from a treating physician indicating the appellant had dementia affecting his attention, judgment, and memory.

The appellant acknowledged the diagnosis but argued it did not impact his driving, though he provided no medical evidence to support this.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to change his commercial driver's licence from class AMZ to GMZ due to a suspected medical condition of syncope or loss of consciousness.

The appellant experienced an episode of weakness, which he attributed to severe financial stress, fatigue, and lack of nutrition, rather than a medical condition.

Medical evidence, including normal diagnostic tests and clearance from an internist, supported the appellant's explanation.

The Tribunal found that the appellant did not suffer from the alleged medical condition and set aside the Minister's decision.