Dr. Peter Savage

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence for medical reasons after her former family doctor submitted a report noting alcohol dependence.

The appellant provided a comprehensive psychiatric report concluding she did not suffer from an alcohol use disorder.

The Tribunal found the brief medical condition report insufficient to establish alcohol dependency on a balance of probabilities, especially given the appellant's clean driving record and credible testimony.

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 following a Medical Condition Report.

The report was filed after the appellant was found unconscious in his vehicle following a collision, having ingested cocaine.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's history of addiction and inability to resist drugs constituted a mental condition of drug use and abuse.

Given his driving record and poor judgment in consuming drugs before driving, the Tribunal concluded this condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The suspension 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 due to a cognitive condition.

The suspension followed a functional driving assessment indicating the appellant had a condition affecting his ability to drive safely.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal reviewed medical evidence and two functional driving assessments, both of which concluded the appellant had cognitive limitations and lacked the functional skills to drive safely.

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

The appellant's driver's licence was suspended by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles following two hospitalizations for a manic episode related to a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The appellant appealed the suspension.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's condition was stable, he was compliant with treatment, and he had sufficient insight into his condition.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded that the Registrar failed to establish that the appellant's mental condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The decision to suspend the licence was set aside.

The appellant appealed a decision by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend his driver's licence.

At the start of the hearing, the appellant withdrew his appeal, stating he intended to arrange a driving assessment and submit it to the Ministry for review before potentially bringing a fresh appeal.

The Tribunal concluded the proceeding and ordered the file closed.