Most Frequently Asked Questions

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INTRODUCTION

The general information provided on this web page is an overview of the Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT"). It is aimed at assisting you to understand the role and function of the Tribunal, as well as its appeal process. Understanding the process will help you feel comfortable and confident as you prepare for a hearing.

Please note that the statutes and regulations, which come under LAT jurisdiction, are the official sources of information and should be read for definitive information.

If you have other questions than those raised below, please contact the Tribunal. If LAT staff is unable to answer your questions or if the questions require a legal opinion, you will to discuss such question(s) with a solicitor or agent. Please keep in mind that the Tribunal's staff cannot provide you with legal advice.

For any questions regarding the suspension of your driver's licence due to unpaid fees, or impaired charges, please contact the Driver Improvement Office at the Ministry of Transportation, at (416) 235-1086 or 1-800-303-4993 (toll free).

This document is informational only. The Acts and their Regulations and the Licence Appeal Tribunal's Rules of Practice are the official sources of information and should be referred to for the ultimate answers.

• What is the Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT") for?
• Under which statutes can I file an appeal before the Licence Appeal Tribunal?
• Can I make an appeal?
• How much time do I have to file an appeal?
• What if I am late in filing my appeal?
• Do I have to pay to file an appeal?
• How do I get started?
• How do I know if I have the grounds to appeal a Decision/Proposal/Order to LAT?
• Can I ask the Tribunal to hold a pre-hearing conference if I feel that the matter being disputed can be settled without the need of a hearing?
• Can I ask for my hearing to proceed by teleconference or in writing, if I can't appear in person?
• How do I find out about the pre-hearing or hearing date(s)?
• How are the pre-hearing/hearing dates set?
• Where will the hearing take place?
• Who will hear my appeal?
• How do I prepare my case for the hearing?
• When must I disclose the documents that I intend to rely on at the hearing?
• What evidence do I need to support my case?
• Who can be at an oral (in person) hearing?
• What happens at a hearing?
• When will the Tribunal give its decision?
• What is the possible result of an appeal to the Tribunal?
• When does the Tribunal decision take effect?
• Can I ask for a review of LAT's decision?
• Can I appeal the Tribunal's Decision?
• Is the LAT appeal process a public process?
• Once I file an appeal, do I need to copy the other party(ies) when I correspondence with the Tribunal during the appeal process?
• Do I need a Lawyer or Agent to represent me?
• What if I want a witness to attend my hearing but that witness will not come unless he or she is subpoenaed to attend?
• Do I have to disclose the name(s) of my witnesses to the other party(ies) and the Tribunal?
• Does the Tribunal record the hearings?
• Does the Tribunal provide copies of transcripts?
• What if I decide to withdraw my appeal?
• What if I want an adjournment of the hearing?
• What if I do not appear on the date set for the hearing and I do not notify the Tribunal?
• Where are the rules of procedure at the hearing set out?
• Does the Tribunal provide photocopying service for hearing participants?
• When can I pick up my exhibits?