Isla McPherson

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

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report from her neurologist diagnosing her with mild cognitive impairment and her subsequent failure to complete a required functional driving assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence from the Appellant's treating physicians outweighed the anecdotal evidence from her family members.

The Tribunal concluded that the Appellant's cognitive impairment is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend her licence.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal reviewed medical reports confirming the appellant's history of alcohol use disorder and related seizures.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal found that the appellant's medical conditions were 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 suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report submitted by the appellant's family doctor following a motor vehicle accident.

The appellant denied having any medical issues and refused to undergo further cognitive testing.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a cognitive impairment that 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 suspension of his driver's licence by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.

The suspension was based on an unsolicited medical report from his psychiatrist indicating an anxiety disorder following a hospital admission.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffered from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting his lack of insight into his condition, discontinuation of medication, and failure to provide an updated medical assessment as requested.

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 due to alcohol dependence and an alcohol-related seizure.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence, including reports from the appellant's family physician and an internal medicine specialist, established that the appellant suffered from alcohol dependence.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, as there was no medical evidence of sustained abstinence or successful completion of a rehabilitation program.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant, a commercial truck driver, appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend and downgrade his commercial driver's licence following an episode of syncope while driving.

The appellant argued that he had undergone extensive medical testing with negative results and had been cleared to drive by his treating physicians after a 12-week waiting period.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal issued a split decision.

The panel chair found that the appellant suffered an atypical vasovagal syncope without warning, and applied the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, which recommend a 12-month asymptomatic waiting period for commercial drivers.

The chair concluded the condition was likely to significantly interfere with safe commercial driving and confirmed the downgrade.

The dissenting member would have reinstated the licence based on the treating physicians' clearance.