Vehicle impoundment confirmed; taking vehicle without permission but intending to return it does not constitute theft.
The applicant appealed an order by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles impounding her vehicle after it was driven by a suspended driver.
The applicant argued the vehicle was stolen by the driver and that the impoundment caused exceptional hardship.
The Tribunal found no evidence that the vehicle was stolen, as the driver took it without permission but intended to return it.
The applicant abandoned the exceptional hardship ground during the hearing.
The Tribunal confirmed the impoundment order.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalAug 22, 2001
