Medical Suspensions

A medical driver’s licence suspension means that a medical professional, police officer or person in authority believes that your medical condition may affect your ability to drive.

This can be a result of the following:

• substance/alcohol abuse issue
• a medical issue, heart condition, cognitive impairment, eyesight etc.
• mental health issues
• any other medical issue that may interfere with the driver’s ability to drive a motor vehicle safely.

Under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario, physicians, optometrists and medical professionals must report any driver suffering from a medical or physical condition.

The law ensures that all drivers are safe for themselves and others while operating a motor vehicle.

Reinstating your licence will require medical evidence in writing that the driver is fit to drive.  The Ministry of Transportation will require documented proof that the driver is medically fit to operate a motor vehicle from a medical professional.

This can include;

• a letter from a family physician
• an addictions specialist
• proof that you have attended a rehabilitation program
• or any other documentation that the Ministry deems necessary.

The onus is placed upon the driver to provide all necessary documentation or reports to the Ministry of Transportation.

Medical driver’s suspensions will be reviewed by the Medical Review Board section to decide if the information is sufficient to show that the driver can to safely operate a motor vehicle.

In some cases, repeated requests for further information may seem unwarranted, which can be very frustrating and delaying for the driver.

When information has been repeatedly sent to the Ministry without the licence being reinstated, the remedy is to file an appeal with the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

The tribunal will hear the case and decide if your licence should be returned to you.

When you contact OTT about a medical licence suspension, we will review your case and advise you on how we can get your licence reinstated.

We will explain the forms needed and file an appeal on your behalf with the Licence Appeal Board.

We will properly prepare your case and appear in court, giving you the best possible representation to have your driver’s licence reinstated.

If you have previously been denied a reinstatement, we can review your case with you, give you proper advice and file an appeal if necessary.

To discuss your case, call the office in your area.

Questions?  Send us an email about your medical suspension, we can help!

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