State of Health of Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Holders of a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4B driver's licence must undergo medical assessments to demonstrate that their state of health allows them to drive a heavy vehicle.
Good to know
To obtain your driver's licence class, you will be required to submit the results of a medical assessment and a vision test conducted by a health care professional.
Frequency of medical assessments to operate in Canada
If you hold a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4B driver's licence, you will receive a notice requesting that you undergo a medical assessment in order to be authorized to drive a Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more, as indicated on the compliance label.:
- at ages 45, 55, 60 and 65
- every 2 years thereafter
- if necessary, depending on your state of health
Frequency of medical assessments to operate in the United States
If you drive a Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kg or more, as indicated on the compliance label. in the United States, you will receive a notice requesting that you undergo a medical assessment in order to be authorized to drive:
- at ages 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 48, 51, 54, 55, 57, 60 and 63
- every year as of age 65
- if necessary, depending on your state of health
If we have requested that you submit a medical examination report
You must undergo a medical assessment and submit the medical report(s) to the SAAQ within the specified deadline.
A vision test is only requested if you have a visual impairment.
If your state of health changes
Any illness or impairment must be declared to the SAAQ:
- within 30 days following a change in your state of health
OR - at the time of your driver's licence renewal
Last update: May 17, 2022