RoadSafetyBC uses the Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER) to make driver medical fitness decisions.
The report provides us with the information we need to assess if a person is medically fit to drive. We use it to understand if a person’s medical condition affects their driving.
We may need a DMER depending on the driver's:
If we get reliable information from a credible source that a person has a condition that may affect their ability to drive, we may ask them for a DMER. Credible sources include police, family members, medical professionals and ICBC.
If we send you a DMER, please ask your doctor or nurse practitioner to do the examination and return the completed report to us within the timeline on the report. Information about completing the report is on the back. If the report can't be completed in that time, please contact RoadSafetyBC right away.
The driver examination report includes checks for:
It does not include a road driving test.
Sample Driver's Medical Examination Report (PDF, 1.26MB)
Contact the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) where they can assist in providing you with a replacement one at no charge.
Medical Services Plan (MSP) will cover the cost of known or suspected conditions (DMER for known medical conditions) to a maximum of $75. You would be responsible for the difference for any amount over the $75 that your doctor or nurse practitioner may charge.