Ontario's Highway Traffic Act, section 203(1), and Ontario Regulation 340/94

Starting July 1, 2018, physicians have been required to report every person 16 years and older who, in the physician's opinion, has or appears to have a prescribed medical condition, functional disability, or visual impairment to the Ministry of Transportation. As was the case with the legislation it replaced, the requirement to report pertains to both drivers/license holders and non-drivers/non-license holders.

Since the revised legislation was introduced, concerns have been raised by physicians regarding the interpretation of the psychiatric conditions listed, as well as the form itself. It is anticipated that the terminology used and the submission form itself will be revisited and modified by the Ministry of Transportation to provide greater clarity to physicians. The OCFP looks forward to contributing to this process, supporting the Ontario Medical Association in in their efforts to shape needed revisions.

On its website, the Ministry of Transportation provides a summary of the revised medical reporting requirements and how the ministry determines license status. There you will also find the Medical Condition Report Form and How to Complete the Medical Condition Report Form. Visit the Ministry of Transportation website for more information.

If you have feedback on this legislation, its requirements or the related the form, please contact the OCFP directly ([email protected]) to ensure that your perspective informs any forthcoming changes. In turn, we will keep you up-to-date as new information becomes available.