Ontario is not one of these jurisdictions. On December 3rd 2009, CARP was at Queen’s Park during the debate of a Private Member’s Bill that would amend the highway traffic act to allow for the over 65 to have a special voluntary system of conditional licensing. For more on this, click here
At the time, CARP’s statement was that we supported a limited licence for competent drivers of any age who have impairments but are otherwise able to drive safely. But that CARP could not support a bill with an age determination. CARP understands that the Ministry of Transportation is developing a policy on restricted driving and is of the view that this process should be accelerated.
It is time the concept was accepted in every province in Canada, which is why we have written to the new Ontario Minister of Transportation, Kathleen Wynne, to tell her as much. We have asked her to state her position on this important issue and await her response. To read a copy of CARP’s letter to the Minister of Transportation, click here. Hey Ontario, get with the times already!
The Yukon

• Daylight driving only
• Licence class
• Corrective lenses
• Approved hearing aids

Alberta

• Daylight driving only
• Radius restrictions from residence
• Local roads only
• Special vehicle equipment
• Automatic transmission
• Periodic medical tests
• Annual vision tests
• Annual road tests
• Licence class restrictions

Saskatchewan

• Time of day
• Town limits and no highway driving.
• Commercial standard for hearing may require wearing hearing aid

Manitoba

• Class of vehicle or type
• Licence class
• Convex mirrors on fender
• Daytime driving only
• Geographic area and speed restrictions

Ontario

• No conditional licensing other than one granted to drivers suspended for medical reasons for rehab evaluation.
• Adaptive devices allowed

Quebec

• Distance from home
• Time of day
• Type of transmission
• Class of vehicle
• Drivers awaiting a functional assessment may have an ‘S’ condition to drive only if accompanied by an occupational therapist or a driving instructor.

Prince Edward Island

• Daytime only
• Certain roads only
• Certain distance from residence
• Maximum speed
Newfoundland and Labrador
• Speed zones
• Daytime only
• Geographical region
• Adaptive equipment.

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