{"id":131598,"date":"2023-06-07T08:07:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/?post_type=guideline&p=131598"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:22:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:22:57","slug":"chapter-7-driving-reporting-regulations","status":"publish","type":"guideline","link":"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/guideline\/drive-and-fly-2003\/chapter-7-driving-reporting-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"7. Driving: Reporting Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alberta<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Regulations<\/p>

    \n
  • Reporting<\/strong>
    \nNot directly addressed, but interpreted as discretionary.<\/li>\n
  • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
    \nProtected.<\/li>\n
  • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
    \nReports confidential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    British Columbia<\/h2>\n\n\n
    \n
    \n
    \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
    \n

    Regulations<\/p>

      \n
    • Reporting<\/strong>
      \nMandatory for MD if the unfit driver has been warned of the danger and still continues to drive.<\/li>\n
    • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
      \nProtected unless physician acts falsely or maliciously.<\/li>\n
    • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
      \nNot addressed. Subject to the provisions of access to information legislation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Manitoba<\/h2>\n\n\n
      \n
      \n
      \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
      \n

      Regulations<\/p>

        \n
      • Reporting<\/strong>
        \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
      • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
        \nProtected.<\/li>\n
      • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
        \nPriviledged. Not admissible as evidence except to prove compliance with reporting obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        New Brunswick<\/h2>\n\n\n
        \n
        \n
        \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
        \n

        Regulations<\/p>

          \n
        • Reporting<\/strong>
          \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
        • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
          \nProtected as long as physician acts in good faith.<\/li>\n
        • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
          \nNot addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Newfoundland & Labrador<\/h2>\n\n\n
          \n
          \n
          \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
          \n

          Regulations<\/p>

            \n
          • Reporting<\/strong>
            \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
          • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
            \nProtected.<\/li>\n
          • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
            \nPriviledged. Not admissible as evidence except to prove compliance with reporting obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

            Northwest Territories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
            \n
            \n
            \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
            \n

            Regulations<\/p>

              \n
            • Reporting<\/strong>
              \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
            • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
              \nProtected unless physician acts maliciously or without reasonable grounds.<\/li>\n
            • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
              \nNot admissible in evidence or open to public compliance with the reporting provision and in a prosecution of a contravention of section 330 (making false statements or submitting false documents). The person who is subject of the reporting is entitled to a copy of the report upon payment of a prescribed fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

              Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
              \n
              \n
              \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
              \n

              Regulations<\/p>

                \n
              • Reporting<\/strong>
                \nDiscretionary.<\/li>\n
              • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                \nProtected.<\/li>\n
              • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                \nNot addressed. Subject to the provisions of access to information legislation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Nunavut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
                \n
                \n
                \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                \n

                Regulations<\/p>

                  \n
                • Reporting<\/strong>
                  \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
                • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                  \nProtected unless physician acts maliciously or without reasonable grounds.<\/li>\n
                • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                  \nNot admissible in evidence or open to public compliance with the reporting provision and in a prosecution of a contravention of section 330 (making false statements or submitting false documents). The person who is subject of the reporting is entitled to a copy of the report upon payment of a prescribed fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                  Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n
                  \n
                  \n
                  \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                  \n

                  Regulations<\/p>

                    \n
                  • Reporting<\/strong>
                    \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
                  • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                    \nProtected.<\/li>\n
                  • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                    \nPrivileged. Not admissible as evidence except to prove compliance with reporting obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                    Prince Edward Island<\/h2>\n\n\n
                    \n
                    \n
                    \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                    \n

                    Regulations<\/p>

                      \n
                    • Reporting<\/strong>
                      \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
                    • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                      \nProtected.<\/li>\n
                    • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                      \nPrivileged. Not admissible as evidence except to prove compliance with reporting obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                      Quebec<\/h2>\n\n\n
                      \n
                      \n
                      \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                      \n
                        \n
                      • Reporting<\/strong>
                        \nDiscretionary.<\/li>\n
                      • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                        \nProtected.<\/li>\n
                      • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                        \nNot admissible in evidence except in cases of judicial review of certain decisions of the motor vehicle licensing authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                        Saskatchewan<\/h2>\n\n\n
                        \n
                        \n
                        \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                        \n

                        Regulations<\/p>

                          \n
                        • Reporting<\/strong>
                          \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
                        • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                          \nProtected as long as physician acts in good faith.<\/li>\n
                        • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                          \nPrivileged. Not admissible in evidence except to show that the report was made in good faith in accordance with reporting obligation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                          Yukon<\/h2>\n\n\n
                          \n
                          \n
                          \n <\/i>\n <\/div>\n
                          \n

                          Regulations<\/p>

                            \n
                          • Reporting<\/strong>
                            \nMandatory.<\/li>\n
                          • MD protection for reporting<\/strong>
                            \nProtected.<\/li>\n
                          • Admissibility of reports as evidence in legal proceedings<\/strong>
                            \nNot addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            These regulations are meant for educational purposes as a guide to physicians on report of patients assessed to be unfit to drive. It is not meant to replace legal counsel. Unless specified, this section refers to fitness to drive motor vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":131566,"menu_order":6,"template":"guideline-chapter.php","topic":[],"resource_type":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n7. Driving: Reporting Regulations - Canadian Cardiovascular Society<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/guideline\/drive-and-fly-2003\/chapter-7-driving-reporting-regulations\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7. 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