2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

17.33 Private drivers where ICD therapy (shock or ATP) has been deliveredApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privatedrivers where ICD therapy (shock or ATP) has been delivered andthere is an associated impaired level of consciousness, or the therapydelivered by the device was disabling.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 it has been at least 6 months since the event.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if it has been at least sixmonths since the event.OSMV will impose the following condition on an individual who isfound fit to drive: you must report to OSMV if you suffer an impaired level ofconsciousness or disability as a result of delivery of ICD therapy.No restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess in accordance with the re-assessment guidelinesfor the underlying cardiovascular condition.193