Motor vehicle impoundment appeal allowed as loss of vehicle for work caused exceptional financial hardship.
The appellant appealed the impoundment of his motor vehicle under section 50.2 of the Highway Traffic Act, arguing that the impoundment would result in exceptional hardship.
The vehicle was impounded after the appellant's son was caught driving it with a suspended licence.
The appellant required the vehicle to transport landscaping equipment for work he performed for his landlord in exchange for reduced rent.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant had no viable alternative transportation for his equipment and that the loss of the vehicle would have an immediate, significant, and long-lasting effect on his dire financial situation.
The appeal was allowed and the Registrar was ordered to release the vehicle.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJul 14, 2014
