2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

17.51 Private drivers with hypertrophic cardiomyopathyApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privatedrivers who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.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 have had no episodes of impaired levelof consciousnessOSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: they have had no episodes of impaired level of consciousnessNo conditions are required.No restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess annually until the condition is controlled andstable and then every five years, unless routine age-related reassessmentapplies.213