A medical drivers licence suspension means that the Ministry of Transportation has received information that the driver’s ability to safely drive a motor vehicle may be in question.

This can be a result of;

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

Under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario physicians, optometrists and medical professionals are required by law to report any driver who may be suffering from a medical or physical condition that may impair the driver’s ability to safely drive.

When your licence is suspended for medical reasons, to reinstate the licence, the Ministry of Transportation will ask the driver to provide documented proof that the driver is medically fit to operate a motor vehicle.

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.

At a certain point, 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.

Our staff are experts

OTT Legal we are experts in getting your drivers license reinstated and have a 99% success rate with medical driver licence suspensions.

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

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

To discuss your case call the office in your area.

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