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Some diseases and disabilities can affect safe driving.
Having a medical condition does not necessarily mean your driving will be restricted. The type of illness, treatment, medications and other factors are reviewed to determine effects on your fitness and ability to drive. Decisions regarding ability to drive are based on the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards.
Driver Fitness and Monitoring uses your medical report and other information such as medical documentation, your driving record and road test results to determine your ability to drive safely.
A basic medical evaluation looks at the key areas that may affect the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle:
If you have a medical and/or physical condition(s), your doctor or nurse practitioner may look at whether that condition affects your ability to drive safely. You doctor or nurse practitioner may also recommend a road test or further cognitive or medical testing before completing your driver’s medical.
Some of the diseases and disabilities that may interfere with safe driving:
Under Section 88 of the Vehicle Equipment Regulation of the Traffic Safety Act, you must have a medical certificate signed by a qualified medical practitioner to be exempt from wearing a seat belt. This document must be shown to police or the courts when asked.
The medical certificate must:
Connect with Driver Fitness and Monitoring:
Hours: 8:15 am to 12 pm, and 1 pm to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-8230
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-422-6612
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Main Floor, Twin Atria Building
Room 109, 4999 98 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
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