2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

17.38 Private drivers with medically treated valvular heart diseaseApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privatedrivers with medically treated: aortic stenosis aortic regurgitation mitral stenosis, or mitral regurgitation.If further information regarding an individual’s medical condition isrequired, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report additional information from the treating physician, or an assessment from a cardiologist.Individuals may drive if: they are assessed as NYHA Class I or II, and they have had no episodes of impaired level of consciousnessOSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: they are assessed as NYHA Class I or II, and they have had no episodes of impaired level of consciousnessNo conditions are required.No restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess every five years, unless routine age-related reassessmentapplies.198