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Application
A medical report, which details the applicant’s physical aptitude level, is not required to be filed by driver for all licence classes at the time of application.
If a driver is applying for a controlled-class licence (A, B, C, D, E, F) a medical report, which details the applicant’s physical aptitude level, must be filed by the driver at the time of application. Cyclical medical examinations are then required as follows:
- Under the age of 46, every five years;
- Over the age of 46 but not yet 65, every three years; and
- Over 65 years old, annually.
Medical responsibility
It is the responsibility of any physician or optometrist to report the name and medical condition of any driver who appears to be unfit to drive as a result of that condition.
An applicant for or a holder of a driver’s licence must not suffer from any mental, emotional, nervous, or physical condition or disability likely to significantly interfere with his/her ability to drive a motor vehicle of the applicable class safely, or be addicted to the use of alcohol or a drug to an extent likely to significantly interfere with his/her ability to drive a motor vehicle safely.
In determining whether a driver is qualified, Ontario may take into consideration the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrator (CCMTA) Medical Standards for Drivers (National Safety Code Standard 6).
“Code W” will appear on the driver’s licence if the driver is not medically qualified to operate into the United States (insulin-dependent diabetic drivers, hearing impaired drivers, and drivers with epilepsy).