Dr. Peter Savage

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to a reported alcohol use disorder.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant suffered from mild to moderate alcohol use disorder, the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the disorder was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appellant had been abstinent for seven months, had an excellent driving record, and the initial medical report querying an alcohol withdrawal seizure was unsubstantiated.

The appeal was allowed and the licence suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to a report of alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant does suffer from alcohol use disorder, the condition is stable, under control, and not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appellant had completed an alcohol treatment program, maintained a spotless driving record, and demonstrated sufficient abstinence.

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

The Registrar of Motor Vehicles suspended the appellant's driver's licence under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act after receiving an unsolicited medical report from a psychiatrist indicating a mental health condition.

The appellant appealed the suspension to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant has a mental health condition, it is stable and she has the functional ability, attention, insight, and concentration to drive safely.

The Tribunal set aside 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 suffers from mild cognitive impairment.

The appellant denied the diagnosis and refused to undergo a functional driving assessment.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence supported the diagnosis and that the condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

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

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his class AZ commercial driver's licence to a class G licence due to a reported heart condition.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from severe aortic stenosis, a condition that can cause episodic loss of consciousness.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with the appellant's ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.

The Minister's decision to downgrade the licence was confirmed.

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 a physician's report indicating the appellant suffered from alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant continued to drink heavily, lacked insight into his addiction, and had admitted to driving while drunk in the past.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant's alcohol use disorder was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to an alleged cognitive deficit disorder.

The suspension was based on a medical report following a MoCA test.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a cognitive deficit disorder and lacks insight into how it affects his driving.

The Tribunal concluded that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with his 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 D and G driver's licences for medical reasons.

The suspension was based on a physician's report indicating the appellant suffers from diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's condition, combined with his lack of regular blood sugar monitoring and self-management approach, was likely to significantly interfere 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 for medical reasons.

The Registrar suspended the licence after receiving reports from treating psychiatrists that the appellant suffers from schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence supported the diagnosis and that the appellant's condition, which included delusions and a history of medication non-compliance, was likely to significantly interfere with her 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 his class G driver's licence due to cognitive impairment.

The Registrar relied on medical reports from the appellant's family doctor and an occupational therapist, as well as a failed functional driving assessment, which concluded the appellant was unsafe to drive.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from cognitive impairment that is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to an alcohol withdrawal seizure and alcohol use disorder.

The appellant argued that he had been abstinent and was undergoing treatment, and suggested conditions could be placed on his licence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's medical conditions were likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the suspension, noting it lacked the authority to impose conditions under section 47 of the Highway Traffic Act and that more time was required to ensure the conditions would not recur.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to a substance use disorder.

The Registrar required a six-month period of abstinence before reinstating the licence.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant had a substance use disorder, he had completed an inpatient program, maintained abstinence for five months, and had strong ongoing medical and personal supports.

The Tribunal concluded the condition was controlled and not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, 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 an alleged alcohol use disorder.

The suspension followed an alcohol withdrawal seizure, though the seizure issue was resolved prior to the hearing.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found no medical evidence confirming a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant did not suffer from a medical condition that would significantly interfere with his ability to safely drive a motor vehicle, and set aside the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

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

The suspension was based on an unsolicited medical report from the appellant's family doctor indicating significant cognitive impairment affecting attention, judgement, and reaction time.

The appellant, who was self-represented, argued he was a safe driver but provided no medical evidence to contradict the family doctor's report.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a cognitive impairment likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and affirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to a medical condition, specifically substance abuse causing an acute brain injury.

The appellant argued he was no longer using illicit drugs and did not need a functional driving test.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting a recent positive drug test and the need for a longer period of abstinence as recommended by medical standards.

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

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to a psychiatric disorder.

The appellant had been hospitalized twice for acute psychosis and mania associated with cannabis intoxication and medication non-compliance.

While the appellant had made progress and was compliant with his new medication regimen, the Tribunal found that not enough time had passed to ensure stability.

Applying the CCMTA guidelines, which recommend a six-month period of stability, the Tribunal affirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to alcohol withdrawal seizures and a severe substance abuse disorder.

The suspension was initiated following an unsolicited medical report from the appellant's treating physician.

Although the appellant demonstrated recent improvements, including six weeks of abstinence and normalized blood tests, the Licence Appeal Tribunal found this period insufficient to ensure the conditions were safely controlled.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal confirmed the suspension, requiring a longer period of abstinence and seizure-free status.

The appellant appealed the downgrade of his commercial driver's licence to a Class-G licence following a single seizure.

The Registrar argued the appellant suffered from epilepsy and required a five-year seizure-free period under the CCMTA Guidelines.

The Tribunal found the seizure was provoked by a head injury from a fall, not epilepsy.

Applying the CCMTA Guidelines for provoked seizures, the Tribunal found the appellant had been stable for over six months and his neurologist supported his return to commercial driving.

The appeal was allowed and the licence downgrade was set aside.

The appellant appealed the suspension of her driver's licence by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles following a stroke that resulted in cognitive impairment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal reviewed medical reports and functional driving assessments which indicated the appellant had skill deficits and was unable to integrate safe driving strategies.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a cognitive impairment likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a reported cocaine addiction.

The appellant's family physician submitted a medical condition report indicating drug dependence.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's significant and repetitive use of cocaine amounted to an addiction likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

Although the appellant had made positive steps toward recovery, recent cocaine use demonstrated he did not meet the criteria for remission or the recommended 12-month abstinence period.

The Tribunal confirmed the licence suspension.