The appellant appealed the 45-day impoundment of his vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act.
The vehicle was impounded after being driven by an individual with a suspended licence.
The appellant, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces living on a military base, argued that the impoundment caused exceptional hardship because he had no reasonable alternative transportation to work and was subject to 24/7 recall duty.
The Tribunal found that the appellant had no reasonable alternative to the vehicle and faced immediate, significant, and long-lasting financial and economic losses, including potential termination of employment.
The appeal was allowed and the vehicle was ordered released.