Peter Savage

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

The suspension was based on a Medical Condition Report indicating the appellant suffered from alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant does suffer from mild alcohol use disorder, the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal noted the appellant's lifestyle changes, abstinence from alcohol, and support from his family doctor.

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 for medical reasons under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on a report indicating the appellant suffered from a mental health condition.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant has a mental health condition (depression), it is stable, well-managed, and supported by his treating physicians who recommended reinstatement.

The Tribunal concluded the condition is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the Registrar's decision.

The appellant appealed a 90-day driver's licence suspension imposed after he failed to complete a roadside breathalyzer test.

He argued that he was unable to comply with the demand due to a medical reason, specifically shortness of breath related to hypertension.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's testimony and medical evidence were insufficient to establish on a balance of probabilities that his medical condition prevented him from providing a breath sample.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

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

The suspension was triggered by a medical report indicating a mental health condition and a past suicide attempt, which was discovered when the appellant applied for a commercial licence.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant has a mental health condition, it is stable, well-managed with medication and therapy, and supported by his physician's recommendation for reinstatement.

The Tribunal concluded the condition is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the suspension.

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

The suspension was initiated after a nurse practitioner submitted a medical report indicating the appellant suffered from mild to moderate cognitive impairment and recommended a functional driving assessment.

The appellant argued she was a safe driver and capable of managing her daily affairs, but provided no medical evidence to contradict the diagnosis.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the licence suspension, noting that a functional driving assessment was required before relicensing could be considered.

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

The suspension was based on reports that the appellant suffered from a mental health condition (bipolar disorder) and had been apprehended under the Mental Health Act after driving erratically.

The appellant did not attend the hearing.

The Tribunal found that the Registrar established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant's medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with their ability to drive safely, noting the lack of a sufficient period of stability or a physician's recommendation for reinstatement.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons following a head injury.

The appellant argued he did not have a head injury and that his driving was safe, despite failing two functional driving assessments.

The Tribunal found that the appellant did suffer a head injury and that his driving skills had deteriorated since the fall.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence, concluding that the appellant's condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically alcohol use disorder and a mental health condition.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant's mental health condition was being treated and did not significantly interfere with his driving, his alcohol use disorder did pose a significant risk.

Relying on medical evidence from the appellant's family physician and the CCMTA standards, the Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence, noting the physician's recommendation for a 4 to 6 month period of abstinence before reinstatement.

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

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the evidence did not establish the appellant suffered from alcohol withdrawal seizures.

While the appellant admitted to having a moderate substance use disorder (alcohol), the Tribunal found that he had insight into his condition, was taking steps to address it, and had a history of not driving after drinking.

The Tribunal concluded that the Registrar failed to prove the appellant's medical condition was 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 their driver's licence due to a medical condition.

The Registrar received reports from two neurologists indicating the appellant suffers from seizures.

The appellant denied having seizures, attributing their episodes to hormonal changes, and noted they had not taken prescribed anti-seizure medication.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the Registrar established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffers from seizures which are likely to significantly interfere with their ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal confirmed the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend their Class G driver's licence due to a medical condition (syncope/loss of consciousness).

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from unexplained syncope that resulted in a motor vehicle collision.

Because the appellant had not completed a required functional driving assessment, the Tribunal concluded that the medical condition is likely to significantly interfere with their ability to drive safely.

The licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act due to a reported medical condition of alcohol withdrawal seizures.

The appellant argued she had misused the word 'seizure' to describe severe shaking and tremors during alcohol withdrawal, and that she did not actually suffer from seizures.

The Tribunal accepted the appellant's evidence, finding that the medical reports were based on her own misunderstanding of the term.

The Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to establish that the appellant suffers from a medical condition likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely, and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend their driver's licence due to a report of alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from alcohol use disorder, the Registrar failed to prove that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with their ability to drive safely.

The appellant demonstrated insight, completion of an in-patient program, ongoing monitoring, and a strong support system, meeting the CCMTA standards for relicensing.

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 due to a medical condition involving severe hypoglycemia and chronic kidney disease, following an incident where he lost consciousness while driving.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from these conditions, they are not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal relied on evidence from the appellant's treating endocrinologist, who confirmed that the incident was isolated, the appellant had regained adequate glycemic control, and he had implemented new monitoring technology and practices.

The Tribunal set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical condition, specifically severe hypoglycemia and chronic kidney disease, following an incident where he lost consciousness while driving.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant has the medical conditions, they are not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal relied on evidence from the appellant's treating endocrinologist, who confirmed the incident was isolated, the appellant had regained adequate glycemic control, and had implemented new monitoring technology and practices.

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

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

The Registrar relied on medical reports from an emergency room physician and the appellant's family physician, as well as two failed functional driving assessments.

The appellant argued she was misdiagnosed and capable of driving safely.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the medical evidence and the failed driving assessments established on a balance of probabilities that the appellant suffers from cognitive impairment likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

The licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical condition, namely alcohol use disorder.

The Registrar argued that a minimum 6-month abstinence period was required before relicensing.

The Tribunal found that while the appellant suffered from alcohol use disorder, he had demonstrated excellent insight, completed a treatment program, maintained abstinence, and had strong medical and family support.

The Tribunal concluded the condition was 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 her driver's licence based on an unsolicited medical report from a psychiatrist alleging she suffered from a substance use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the psychiatrist had never examined or treated the appellant, and therefore lacked the authority to issue the report under s. 203(4) of the Highway Traffic Act.

Relying on evidence from the appellant's long-term psychotherapist and negative toxicology reports, the Tribunal concluded the Registrar failed to establish that the appellant suffered from a substance use disorder.

The licence suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical report indicating he suffers from syncope/loss of consciousness.

The appellant failed to attend the hearing.

The Tribunal proceeded in his absence and found, based on an unredacted medical report, that the appellant suffers from syncope/loss of consciousness.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded this condition is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

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 for medical reasons, specifically alcohol use disorder and a mental health condition.

The suspension was triggered by a Medical Condition Report submitted by the appellant's family physician following the appellant's grief reaction to his wife's death.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from alcohol use disorder, he does not suffer from an ongoing mental health condition.

Furthermore, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's alcohol dependence is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting his 38-year driving record without an impaired driving offence and his responsible habits.

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