2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

(a) stop driving in specific circumstances(b) take prescribed medications(c) comply with a specific treatment regime, and/or(d) attend medical follow-upin order to be fit to drive, the case manager or adjudicator willimpose those conditions on the individual.7.9.5 A case manager or adjudicator may impose conditions onindividuals with persistent or episodic impairments.Unique restrictions or conditions7.9.6 Imposition of restrictions or conditions other than those listedabove must be approved by the Assistant Director of Hearings andFair Practices.Policy rationaleSection 25 (12) of the MVA gives the Superintendent the authority toplace any restrictions or conditions on a person’s licence that theSuperintendent considers necessary for the operation of a motor vehicle bythe person. Generally, case managers and adjudicators will refer to themedical condition guidelines to determine the conditions and/orrestrictions that are required. However, because the medical conditionguidelines may not always apply in individual circumstances, the types ofrestrictions and conditions that are appropriate for driver fitnessdeterminations are also outlined in this policy. The appropriate types ofrestrictions and conditions are limited to ensure that they are supported bydriver fitness research and Driver Fitness Program policy. Also, in thecase of restrictions, they must be enforced easily at roadside.7.10 Considering compliance with conditions or restrictionsDefinitionsInsightmeans that a driver:is aware of their medical conditionunderstands how the condition may impair their functional ability todrive, and64