Driver's Medical Examination Form - RoadSafetyBC

To submit the Driver's Medical Examination form, the completed document must be faxed to 250-952-6888 or mailed to RoadSafetyBC, PO Box 9254, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9J2. Ensure the form is filled out accurately and legibly, and include all relevant details and signatures. For questions or assistance, contact RoadSafetyBC at 250-387-7747 or toll-free at 1-855-387-7747. It is advisable to keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Ensure to submit the Driver's Medical Examination form to RoadSafetyBC within 45 days of being instructed to do so. Important dates for submission in 2024 and 2025 include license renewal cycles and medical review periods determined by RoadSafetyBC based on individual medical conditions.

The purpose of the Driver's Medical Examination form is to evaluate the medical fitness of drivers in British Columbia. The form collects detailed information on medical conditions that could impact a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely. By assessing this information, RoadSafetyBC can make informed decisions regarding an individual's driving privileges, ensuring road safety for all users. This form is also used to review previously identified medical conditions and to gather new information reported by medical professionals or other sources. Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is crucial for maintaining driving privileges and ensuring public safety on the roads.

• 1. Personal Health Number: Unique identifier for the individual's health records.
• 2. Reason for Examination and Class: Specifies why the examination is required and the class of driver's licence.
• 3. History: Detailed medical history covering vision, hearing, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, psychiatric, CNS, drugs and alcohol, respiratory, endocrine, and other conditions.
• 4. Vision Screening and Physical Findings: Results of vision tests, blood pressure, and other physical findings that may affect driving.
• 5. Opinion: Physician's opinion on whether the patient's condition may affect driving.
• 6. Details of Condition(s): Additional details about conditions that may affect driving, including relevant specialists' reports.
• 7. Recommendation(s): Recommendations for specialist consultations or road tests.
• 8. Driver's Certification and Consent: Driver's certification of the information provided and consent to release medical information.
• 9. Physician's or NP's Information: Contact information and certification by the examining physician or nurse practitioner.

Failure to submit the Driver's Medical Examination form on time can lead to the cancellation of your driver's licence. It is crucial to meet the submission deadlines to maintain your driving privileges.

• Licence Cancellation: Your driver's licence may be cancelled if the form is not submitted within 45 days.
• Driving Prohibition: If you are currently prohibited from driving, failure to submit the form will delay the consideration of reinstatement.
• Future Examinations: Medical conditions that may relapse, recur, or deteriorate could require future medical examinations.

• 1. Medical Fitness Evaluation: Use this form to assess if a medical condition affects driving ability.
• 2. Review of Previously Identified Condition: Required to review the status of an existing medical condition related to driving.
• 3. Reporting Possible Medical Condition: Complete this form when a medical professional reports a possible condition affecting driving.
• 4. Reinstatement of Driving Privilege: Needed for consideration of driving privilege reinstatement after being prohibited from driving.
• 5. Licence Renewal: Required during licence renewal if medical approval is needed.