Unsolicited Driver Fitness Reports

simply stating that a person is unfit todrive. The report must be from a personwith first hand knowledge.Reports can be mailed to the followingaddress:Office of the Superintendent of MotorVehiclesAttn: Driver Fitness UnitPO Box 9254 STN PROV GOVTVictoria, BC V8W 9J2What happens after a report isreceived by OSMV?Unsolicited reports expressing concernsregarding a driver's safety on the road aregiven high priority by OSMV. The report willbe reviewed and, if a decision is made thatmedical information or another exam isrequired, the driver will be contacteddirectly.disclosed in the report, it will becomeknown to the driver what condition wasreported. An individual's personalinformation cannot be released to any thirdparty without authorized consent. If a driversubmits a request for a copy of their driverfitness file under the Act, and an unsolicitedreport is found, the writer of the report willbe given the opportunity to express theirconcerns regarding disclosure.Will OSMV advise the reportingperson whether action was takenregarding the driver?Due to client confidentiality, OSMV cannotdisclose what actions it has taken to anyoneother than the driver, or a person authorizedby the driver in writing to have access tothis information (for example, a driver maygive this authority to their lawyer). This ispursuant to section 22 of FOIPPA.Will the driver know whocontacted OSMV regarding theirfitness to drive?Confidentiality is protected under theFreedom of Information and Protection ofPrivacy Act (FOIPPA). Unsolicited reportsare placed on the driver's file but OSMV willnot release the report or informationsupplied by the writer to the driver. Theexception is that if medical conditions areFor more information:• Visit the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles website atwww.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv• Visit ICBC website at: www.icbc.comTo request records under the FOIPPA, please contact:Information Access OperationsPO BOX 9569 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9K1E-mail: FOI.Requests@gov.bc.ca Fax: (250) 387-9843www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/index.htmlFor any additional information, call the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles inVictoria at (250) 387-7747.2 / 2