Joseph Smuczek, M.D.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant's dysthymia and anxiety did not significantly interfere with his ability to drive, his alcohol use disorder did.

The Tribunal noted two medical condition reports from psychiatrists and the appellant's recent hospitalization for alcohol use.

Applying the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded the appellant had not met the required period of abstinence and confirmed the licence suspension.