2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

ConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationalefunctional impairment resulting from the condition or itstreatment, a functional assessment indicates that they have thefunctional ability required for their class of licence held.OSMV will impose the following conditions on an individual who isfound fit to drive: you must stop driving and report to OSMV if you are hospitalizeddue to a psychotic episode, and you must remain under regular medical supervision and followyour physician’s advice regarding treatment.No restrictions are required.For individuals who have had a psychotic episode, OSMV will reassessannually until the treating physician indicates there have beenno further psychotic episodes.Otherwise, OSMV will determine the appropriate re-assessmentinterval for individuals with a psychiatric disorder on an individualbasis.Given the nature of psychiatric disorders, assessment of fitness mustrely primarily on the clinical judgment of health care professionalsinvolved in treatment. Where the disorder results in a persistentimpairment, the impact of that impairment should be functionallyassessed.238