Medical requirements for a drivers licence
Depending on a driver’s age and class of licence, a medical examination report may be required. Failure to renew or submit a medical will result in the suspension of a driver’s licence.
When a medical examination report is required
- Class 1, 2, 3, or 4
- upon initial application
- every five years until age 45
- every three years from age 45 to 65
- every year after age 65
- Class 5, 6, or 7
- at age 75
- at age 80
- every two years after age 80
- Upgrading or downgrading a licence
- Those who are upgrading or downgrading to a lower class of licence should contact Compliance and Licensing to confirm if a medical report is required.
- Those who are upgrading or downgrading to a lower class of licence should contact Compliance and Licensing to confirm if a medical report is required.
Get a medical examination report
- An examination may be conducted by a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or by a nurse registered under the NWT Nursing Profession Act.
- Medical reports are then sent directly to the GNWT – usually within five days. All medical information is treated confidentially.
Reasons for medical-related suspensions
- Failure to provide a medical report as required.
- Failure to comply with follow-up requirements requested by the GNWT.