C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 398 Disposition versions

2021-01-25

398. On a written application, the Société may grant a person invoking exceptional medical reasons, for the period it determines,

(1)  an exemption from wearing a seat belt;

(2)  an authorization to partially wear a seat belt;

(3)  an authorization to equip the seat belt or restraint system with additional devices; or

(4)  an authorization to use a restraint system other than the one prescribed by section 397.

An application concerning the wearing of a seat belt made under subparagraph 1 or 2 of the first paragraph must be supported by a written recommendation of a physician or specialized nurse practitioner obtained after a medical examination of the applicant.

In the case of the authorizations referred to in subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph, the applicant must provide a written recommendation of a physician, specialized nurse practitioner or occupational therapist, who determines the applicant’s specific needs, taking into account the medical diagnosis.

The Société may require that the examination or recommendation required under this section be performed or provided by the physician, specialized nurse practitioner or occupational therapist that it designates by name.

A certificate attesting that an exemption or authorization has been granted under this section is to be issued by the Société.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 156; 1996, c. 56, s. 85; 2002, c. 29, s. 49; 2018, c. 7, s. 102; 2020, c. 6, s. 15.

2018-04-18

398. On a written application, the Société may grant a person invoking exceptional medical reasons, for the period it determines,

(1)  an exemption from wearing a seat belt;

(2)  an authorization to partially wear a seat belt;

(3)  an authorization to equip the seat belt or restraint system with additional devices; or

(4)  an authorization to use a restraint system other than the one prescribed by section 397.

An application concerning the wearing of a seat belt made under subparagraph 1 or 2 of the first paragraph must be supported by a written recommendation of a physician obtained after a medical examination of the applicant.

In the case of the authorizations referred to in subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph, the applicant must provide a written recommendation of a physician or occupational therapist, who determines the applicant’s specific needs, taking into account the medical diagnosis.

The Société may require that the examination or recommendation required under this section be performed or provided by the physician or occupational therapist that it designates by name.

A certificate attesting that an exemption or authorization has been granted under this section is to be issued by the Société.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 156; 1996, c. 56, s. 85; 2002, c. 29, s. 49; 2018, c. 7, s. 102.

2002-10-27

398. The Société may, on the written recommendation of a medical specialist that the Société may designate by name, issue a certificate exempting a person from wearing a seat belt or using a restraint system, where justified by exceptional medical reasons. The medical specialist shall make the recommendation after examining the person requesting the exemption.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 156; 1996, c. 56, s. 85; 2002, c. 29, s. 49.

1997-12-01

398. The Société may, on the advice of the Comité consultatif sur la santé des conducteurs, issue a certificate exempting a person from wearing a seat belt, where justified by exceptional medical reasons. The Comité shall base its advice on the written recommendation of a medical specialist given after examining the person requesting exemption from wearing a seat belt.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 156; 1996, c. 56, s. 85.

1990-12-20

398. The Société may, on the advice of the Comité consultatif médical et optométrique, issue a certificate exempting a person from wearing a seat belt, where justified by exceptional medical reasons. The Comité shall base its advice on the written recommendation of a medical specialist given after examining the person requesting exemption from wearing a seat belt.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 156.

1990-06-22

398. A medical certificate exempting a person from wearing a seat belt shall be issued by a physician on the form prescribed by the Société. A physician who issues such a certificate must send a copy thereof to the Société.

1986, c. 91, s. 398; 1990, c. 19, s. 11.

1987-06-29

398. A medical certificate exempting a person from wearing a seat belt shall be issued by a physician on the form prescribed by the Régie. A physician who issues such a certificate must send a copy thereof to the Régie.

1986, c. 91, s. 398.