Patrick Coffey M.D.

The applicant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his commercial driver's licence to a Class 'G' licence following a single nocturnal seizure.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal reviewed the medical evidence, including a neurologist's report and the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, which require a commercial driver to have a consistent seizure pattern for at least 5 years.

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffers from a physical condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely and confirmed the Minister's decision.

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

The suspension was based on medical reports indicating the applicant had suffered a cluster of seizures and was non-compliant with anti-convulsant medication.

Additionally, the applicant suffered from bipolar disorder, was non-compliant with her psychiatric medication, and had recently driven a vehicle at 200 km/h while in a manic state.

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

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

The Applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons following a motor vehicle accident.

The Applicant argued that his loss of consciousness during the accident was due to a head injury, not a seizure.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that a seizure was likely implicated in the accident, given the Applicant's medical history of seizures, his family physician's report, and the unusual circumstances of the accident.

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

The applicant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence following a Medical Condition Report indicating possible seizures.

The applicant testified she experiences 'blackouts' preceded by a warning, but argued that tests for epilepsy were negative.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal confirmed the suspension, finding that despite the lack of a definitive neurological diagnosis, the applicant's spells constitute a possible risk to driving sufficient to warrant maintaining the suspension.

The applicant appealed a decision of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend his driver's licence following a medical condition report indicating alcohol or drug abuse.

The applicant had suffered a head injury from a fall, which he testified was not alcohol-related.

The Tribunal considered the applicant's excellent driving record, his testimony that he does not drink and drive, and his reduced alcohol consumption.

The Tribunal found that the applicant did not have a condition likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the Registrar's decision.