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by ricknu
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:25 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 7 Day Suspension - Mandatory alcohol education program
Replies: 1
Views: 1576

Re: 7 Day Suspension - Mandatory alcohol education program

The Information may be found on the Ministry website: I have included it below for you: Alcohol Education and Treatment Programs: Back On Track Drinking drivers are required to take more responsibility for their actions. They have to get their drinking problem under control if they want their licen...
by ricknu
Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: The Ignition Interlock Device
Replies: 0
Views: 2068

The Ignition Interlock Device

The Ignition Interlock Device The Ignition Interlock Device Sadly it is a misconception that the IID is used only to ensure the driver is sober enough to allow the engine of the automobile to be started. When the devices were first manufactured they actually were geared to this end. When it was disc...
by ricknu
Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

It seems that public outcry does have influence with government attempts to promote the agendas of the media and the general public who blindly subscribe to the hype. It seems that government has found it prudent to reverse their irrational stance on the rather severe standards for dementia testing ...
by ricknu
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

Medical suspensions are also employed where visual acuity is concerned. The following account at http://www.angelfire.com/on4/ontariomtovision/mto.html is a glaring example of the excesses and downright high handedness of the MTO Medical Suspension Division. Somehow they have managed to get themselv...
by ricknu
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

Looks like the MTO is just making a great impression all over the place. Note the following article from The National Post Newspaper, October 2012: Drivers licence suspensions for most heart patients are unfair disruptions: cardiologists Stringent laws requiring doctors to report people whose medic...
by ricknu
Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

It may interest to those of you who have had their licence suspended due to medical reasons that any ER intern can file a report, even if you present at a hospital looking for help with a drug or alcohol issue, and your licence will be suspended. It's no fun trying to get it back, either ... And, I...
by ricknu
Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

Thought I would dedicate the following song (video) composed by Garth Brooks; It would seem to be about as serious as the mto efforts (or the lack thereof). WE'LL BE HERE FOR AWHILE FOLKS. DON'T FORGET TO TIP YOUR WAITER! AND DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR MP! http://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv1tMioGgXI?re...
by ricknu
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

People today use the phrase, "Nanny State" to describe initiatives such as this. I have heard it used on talk shows by those who recognize this creeping malaise. The powers that be start with issues or practices in society which have poor optics. These issues allow legislators and the cour...
by ricknu
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

But this issue of medical suspensions just gets better and better. The following was sent to me by a friend who had it sent to him. The originator is a retired police officer who has provided his name and other particulars, but in order to allow him this discretion, should this be requested I can pu...
by ricknu
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Replies: 10
Views: 8083

Re: MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

I can appreciate you're probably not thrilled with your suspension, but the Highway Traffic Act states all medical practitioners and Optometrists have to file such reports, there is no discretion. They must do this for all persons who are 16 years of age or older, regardless if they're licensed or ...
by ricknu
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: mto medical suspension alcohol
Replies: 6
Views: 8309

Re: mto medical suspension alcohol

after a few months i'm home and my daughter at home informed me my license was suspendedand she had thrown out all documentation.long story,short.license suspended for alcohol.no lawyer, no trial, no defense, no opportunity to object.this was all done by the doctor and the mto,without any input fro...
by ricknu
Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:28 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 11
Views: 4526

Re: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!

I wonder if someone could explain this discrepancy.............................. Which discrepancy, the fee? You don't have to pay any fee unless you can't wait for the temporary licence to be mailed to you (probably about a 5 business day wait). If you read the first quote, apparently the temporar...
by ricknu
Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 11
Views: 4526

Re: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!

Hello, My husband just received his reinstatement notice yesterday, after his license being suspended following a head injury 13 months ago. Here's what we experienced: - License suspended following accident - He discussed getting it back with Dr. and all agreed he was ready. MTO medical forms comp...
by ricknu
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 11
Views: 4526

Re: alcohol dependence - suspension... PLEASE HELP!

Q9. How long does it take before I can resume driving once my licence is reinstated? A9. Once your medical report is approved and entered on the ministrys database your drivers licence is reinstated. The actual licence card will take approximately 6 weeks however, in most cases a temporary drivers l...
by ricknu
Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Other Ontario Provincial Acts Related to Traffic
Topic: Ignition Interlocking Device-Except from Bill 118
Replies: 4
Views: 2011

Re: Ignition Interlocking Device-Except from Bill 118

Just to add to the above, I have been doing extensive checking on these devices and it seems that with minor variations they still work in a fashion similar to that described above. I have also checked extensively on the ministry website for changes or just a description of how the interlock device ...

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