2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

GUIDELINES12.6 Private and commercial drivers with peripheral arterial diseaseApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privateand commercial drivers who have peripheral arterial disease. If anindividual has lost a limb due to peripheral arterial disease, also seethe guidelines under 13.6.If further information on an individual’s medical condition isrequired, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report, or additional information from the treating physician.If the treating physician indicates that the individual has: severe claudication, or foot and leg symptoms that may impair their functional ability todriveOSMV will request an ICBC road test.If an ICBC driver examiner recommends further assessment, OSMVmay request: additional information regarding the individual’s medicalcondition, and/or an assessment from an occupational therapist or driverrehabilitation specialist.Individuals may drive if the peripheral arterial disease is successfullytreated.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: their treating physician does not indicate severe claudication orfoot and leg symptoms that may impair their functional ability todrive, or where their treating physician does indicate severe claudication orfoot and leg symptoms that may impair their functional ability todrive, a functional assessment indicates that they have thefunctional ability required for their class of licence held.No conditions are required.No restrictions are required.117